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Molding, Millwork, & Trim

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    Stair-Building Tools (Subscriber content)

    Manufacturers have developed specialized tools for laying out, cutting, drilling, and installing stair parts. Here's a close look at how they work on site.

     
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    Products

    Protective glass coating; blueprint protector; glues and adhesives; basement finishing products

     
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    Products

    Foundation Flood Vents - PVC vs Composite WoodTrim - All Hands on Deck - Sun Blockers

     
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    Backfill: Subtle Soffit Vent

    A subtle soffit vent

     
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    Quicker Coffered Ceilings

    This production-oriented method greatly speeds this common ceiling treatment without sacrificing construction quality or aesthetics.

     
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    Estimating Finish Carpentry (Subscriber content)

    A simple spreadsheet is the backbone of this estimating method, but the daily job log provides the critical labor data to ensure accurate, profitable bids.

     
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    Helical Pier Foundations for Problem Sites (Subscriber content)

    Where space is tight or soils are unstable, building on helical piers can save time and money. A Colorado remodeler who specializes in room additions explains.

     
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    Toolbox

    Bosch compact belt sander; quick coping for flat moldings; hand-carry compressors; metal-working tools

     
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    Toolbox: Coping Mechanism

    Production coping

     
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    Exterior Trim for Period Homes (Subscriber content)

    A New England builder tells how he takes advantage of shop-made trim and panelized walls to build authentic reproduction homes that can be shipped and erected anywhere.