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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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Providing an air space behind wood trim and siding is the best way to make them last.
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Get the sequence right and you can make serious time.
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Jig for fast jack miters
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Eurekazone expandable layup table and saw guide; landscaping tools; measuring tools
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This production-oriented method greatly speeds this common ceiling treatment without sacrificing construction quality or aesthetics.
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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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Q. I typically use prehung doors, but I'm building a project where I'll need to hang a dozen or more 13/8-inch 6-8 interior door slabs in 3/4-inch-thick custom poplar jambs. I also have to bore and install the cylinder passage sets. Could you advise me ho
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A finish carpenter describes the pros and cons of four techniques for installing crown molding on a cathedral or vaulted ceiling.
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With detailed planning and a few specialized tools, Craftsman-style wood paneling can be created on a production schedule and moderate budget.