Trim Carpentry

Scribing is one of the key techniques for installing cabinets, countertops and built-in woodwork. Learn how to perfectly transfer odd shapes…

We'll show you how to replace a damaged hardwood floorboard in just a couple hours using basic carpentry tools. This article covers removing…

With a few special tools and good sandpaper you can smooth wood easily and quickly with first-class results. Often even better than with a power…

Slide floor tile under door casings for the cleanest appearance. Cutting the casing bottom is easy with a handsaw.

Make weather-tight garage door seals, replace rotted trim with maintenance-free vinyl and clean up a rusty track. Do it yourself and save a…

MDF (medium-density fiberboard) is inexpensive, durable, and a good choice for many woodworking and carpentry projects. Learn how to use it…

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…

Modern router bits with carbide cutters and guide bearings make forming wood edges almost foolproof. But there are a few tips and tricks that'll…

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…

Doors that won't shut or latch properly are annoying, but once you diagnose the problem the fix is usually easy. Even if your door has been…

A professional woodworker shares basic, time-tested tips that will help you work faster and get better results on your furniture projects.

Create an attractive beam and panel ceiling with just 2x4s and fiberboard. It’s inexpensive, easy to assemble and looks like a classic beamed…

Pocket screws let you assemble perfect, indestructible cabinet joints without expensive woodworking tools or complicated jigs—a huge leap…

Routers are one of the most versatile woodworking tools, useful not just for making trim and cutting edges, but for solving a whole range of…

Crown molding can be intimidating, because walls often aren't flat and nailing is difficult. Don't worry. This three-piece system solves those…

Woods like cherry, pine and birch can become blotchy and unattractive when stained, unless you use a sealer before staining. For the best…

If you have a loose stair rail, a weak stair rail or no rail at all, fix the problem by installing a solidly anchored railing like we show here.…

Roof-top cupolas can be used for both decoration and ventilation. In the days before roof and ridge vents, a cupola was the most effective way…

This wall-mounted storage cabinet is designed with simple joints and attractive, classic details. You can make it in just a few hours with a…

Circular saws can do more than just rough framing. With the techniques in this article you can make perfect angle, miter and even compound miter…