Miter Saw Techniques

Coped joints for baseboard look great, but can be time-consuming. Instead of using a coping saw, learn to cope baseboard with a miter saw. It's…

Miter saw stands are an essential, but expensive accessory for carpenters. Instead of buying one, save money and get a more versatile work…

Make furniture-quality miter cuts with these pro tips for measuring and cutting. Learn how to tweak cuts in door and window trim so that joints…

A power miter saw is an essential tool for almost any type of carpentry work. This article explains basic techniques for using the miter saw,…

Cut cleaner and safer with your miter saw and circular saw. Take the worry out of making tough cuts like plunge cuts and miter cuts on wide…

Learn better ways to cut and install casing, baseboard and crown molding, tricks for hanging doors and avoiding bad transitions, and other…

The secret for a glove-tight fit for trim corners is a coped joint. With this technique you can even make complex crown moldings fit without…

These DIY tips will help you get tight-fitting joints on doors, windows and base moldings, even if your walls are less than perfect. We'll…

We show you how to make crisp, sharp corners and tight joints when installing door trim, window trim and a three-piece baseboard. With a few…

You don't have to spend big bucks or hire a designer to redecorate a room. A simple, but elegant chair rail will do the trick. A well-designed…

We asked professional carpenters to pass along some of the tricks and tips they've learned after years of pounding thousands of nails into just…

If you want to spruce up a dull room, or if you simply love the Craftsman style, roll up your sleeves. This article is for you. Simplicity is…