Molding, Millwork, & Trim

• Building on the Frontier

  St. Louis — In Old North St. Louis, some blocks have more grassy vacant lots on them than houses, and nearly 40 percent of the residents live in poverty, according to the 2000 Census.

   
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  A Curved Coffered Ceiling (Subscriber content)

  Precise backing, flexible moldings, and a lot of patience got the job done.

   
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  Letters

  Building fire-resistive eaves; drywall butt joints and code; making arched panel molding

   
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  Coping Trim With a Grinder (Subscriber content)

  A high-quality angle grinder makes quick work of intricate copes in hardwood crown.

   
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  Products

  Stainless Connectors ~ No Math, No Fuss ~ Cellular-PVC Crown ~ Faux Ipe ~ Gutter Appeal ~ Dormer Kits

   
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  Building an Arched Passageway (Subscriber content)

  This straightforward approach combines basic shop methods with simple site joinery to create an elegant frame-and-panel archway.

   

• Q&A: Hidden Hinge Options

  Q: We have a client who would like interior door hinges that are totally hidden when the door is closed. Are there any hidden hinges available that are relatively easy to install and have some adjustability?

   
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  Backfill: A Carpenter's Home Is His Castle

  A carpenter's home is his castle

   
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  On the Job

  Wainscoting for wavy walls; homemade dispensers

   
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  Products

  Weatherproof Moldings ~ Lighter Fiber Cement ~ Impervious Siding ~