Molding, Millwork, & Trim

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  Installing an Over-the-Post Handrail - Part One (Subscriber content)

  Simple-to-make railing stands allow accurate assembly right in position.

   
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  Building a Stone Retaining Wall

  Fully settled subsoils, a well-compacted base of crushed stone, and good drainage are essential for long-lasting results.

   
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  On the Job: Simple Panel Wainscot (Subscriber content)

   

• On the Job: Simple Panel Wainscot (Subscriber content)

  Simple panel wainscot

   

• Q&A: Making Long Trim From MDF

  Q. Because it's a lot cheaper than most primed stock, I'd like to use MDF for running trim. But that means I'll have a lot more butt joints, especially if I use 8-foot sheets, which I find to be more manageable on site than 10- or 12-foot sheets, which we can also get. What's a good way to make...

   
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  Columns; specialty fasteners; adhesives

   
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  Quick Layout for Stair Rails and Balusters (Subscriber content)

  One simple full-scale drawing contains the information you need to cut balusters and newels accurately.

   
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  Not Just a Pretty Face

  While curb appeal still holds some cachet with buyers, it's what lies beneath a beautiful facade that really counts in the long run. Ted Cushman reports on the hard-won experience of Smokey Saduk, who has pioneered the use of low-maintenance synthetics backed by an impeccable weather barrier to...

   
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  Building a Curved Portico (Subscriber content)

  Synthetic millwork gives this front entry porch a classic look.

   
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  Pint-sized peel-and-stick; metalconnectors; durable exterior trim; whole-house audio & video