How to Recess Hinges on a Door
Learn how to mortise door hinges using a router.
Tips for Saving Money by DIYing Trim
Save hundreds by making your own DIY trim. Here's how to do it.
9 Best Home Improvement Projects Under $500
A little can go a long way when it comes to home improvements. For just $500 you can make some...
12 Best Home Improvement Projects Under $100
A little can go a long way when it comes to home improvements. For just $100 you can make some...
Best Practices for Trim Removal
There’s an art to removing trim. Learn how to salvage the trim you want, while keeping the collateral damage to...
What to Know About Coping Trim
Here's a quick little rundown on what to know about coping trim for inside corners.
How to Build a Dynamic Accent Wall
Turn a blank wall into a showpiece that transforms the entire room!
A Pro Carpenter’s Guide to Framing Basement Walls
A poor framing job can bring a whole mess of problems, so we asked a professional framing carpenter how to...
How to Install Baseboard Molding, Even on Crooked Walls
Wall molding: Install great-looking baseboards on any problem wall.
Trim Paint Tips for Smooth and Flawless Results
Our best tips for painting trim perfectly. You'll learn how to trim paint like an expert!
Finish Carpentry Tips
Great results, even in bad situations. We'll walk you through the best tips for DIY finish carpentry.
Fool-Proof Wall Framing Tips for New Construction
Learn how to frame a wall and avoid common framing errors with these pro tips on framing a wall.
Perfect Trim on Doors, Windows and Base Moldings
Tricks for getting tight-fitting joints on door and window casings and on base moldings.
7 Deck Building Tips from the Pros
Techniques for deck building, framing a deck, building stairs and railings and adding deck trim.
How to Fill Holes in Woodwork Around Your Home
Colored putty and marking pens hide woodwork flaws quickly and easily. Here we'll show you how to fill nail holes...
How to Prepare Wood Trim for a Smooth Paint Job
Here's how to wash, sand, scrap and fill woodwork for a smooth finish.
No Cutting Corners: Tips for Tight Miters and Coped Joints
Tips for tight miters and coped joints.
How to Frame a Window, Build Window Headers and Door Headers
These wooden “bridges” let you create lots of big openings without weakening the walls.
Trim Painting Tips
Make your walls look perfect, your trim flawlessly smooth and your life drip-free.