Finish Carpentry

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Running Crown Production Style

Gary Katz explains how his approach to installing crown molding leads to a more... More

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Custom Stairs From Stock Parts

Stair specialist Jed Dixon describes how to lay out, cut, and install treads,... More

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A Craftsman-Style Coffered Ceiling

Seamless miters and an oil finish raise the trim-carpentry bar More

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A Look at Traditional Trim Designs

Gary Katz explains how most trim details we use today - both indoors and out -... More

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A Brass Porthole for an Interior Door

An improvised router jig helps fulfill an unusual, last-minute client request. More

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Casingless Door Trim

A modern alternative to traditional trim, 'casingless' doors and windows require... More

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Stair Rail Facelift

How Gary Striegler modernized a serviceable but dated railing with new site-built... More

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Finish Carpentry Instruction

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How Close Can a Mantel Be to a Fireplace?

Different standards apply to mantel and surround clearances, depending on whether... More

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Buying Hardwood

Going to a specialty wood dealer for hardwood trim stock or solid-wood moldings is... More

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Plugs vs. Filler for Fastener Holes

Filler is faster for small holes, but for bigger ones wood plugs can make... More

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How to Size Chair Rail and Wainscot

Gary Katz lays out how to determine the appropriate height for these popular... More

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