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Job-Site Router Techniques

Gary Striegler shares the skills—and the tools—that make better site-built cabinetry, casing, brackets, and flooring 

Video: Running Baseboard Master Class: Coping Inside CornersOnline Membership Required

Finish carpenter Tucker Windover demonstrates how to achieve a perfect inside corner when running baseboard

Video: Running Baseboard Master Class: Locating StudsOnline Membership Required

The trim won't hold up if there's nothing behind it. Tucker Windover shares his method for locating studs in finished walls. 

Video: Running Baseboard Master Class: Mitering Outside CornersOnline Membership Required

Once you've coped the inside corner to make a perfect joint, it's time to fit, measure, and place the outside corner 

Video: Handheld laser measuring tools

Laser measures do the math for you. Can your tape measure do that?

Router Tricks for TrimOnline Membership Required

Armed with two routers and three bits, an experienced carpenter shares five problem-solving tips for trim, cabinets, doors, and stairs

Tool Test: Laser MeasuresOnline Membership Required

Handheld laser measuring tools are more affordable than ever, but are they accurate enough to replace a tape measure?

Video: Video Tool Review: Festool Kapex Miter-saw

Festool's new Kapex KS120 SCM delivers on features, precision

A Coffered Ceiling Begins With Box BeamsOnline Membership Required

Built of plywood and MDF, these beams go up quickly, resist movement, take paint well, and even level a wavy ceiling

Elegant Wainscot From Drywall ScrapsOnline Membership Required

Use strips of drywall to create custom paneling that will add detail and charm to most any room

Trim RoutersOnline Membership Required

These compact tools are handy for small routing tasks, but most have room for improvement

Building a Cherry Entry DoorOnline Membership Required

Easy-to-follow steps for making a strong, elegant door and a weatherproof threshold

Craftsman-Style CasingOnline Membership Required

Clean lines and balanced proportions are the key ingredients for this classic trim treatment

Video: Creating Custom Curved Moldings

Technology and craftsmanship combine to create curved moldings for cabinetry, doors, and windows

Tip: One-handed starter holes for screwsOnline Membership Required

What's the Difference: Construction adhesiveOnline Membership Required

Are solvent-free, low-VOC products any good?

Singular Details

Rebuilding the cornice of the Octagon house

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