Lumber and Sheet Goods

Loose-tenon joinery and applied moldings keep door construction simple and strongby Paul Levine

Six skilled artisans talk about their craftby Robyn Aitken

by Peter Heelan

A one-piece face frame means you can tackle this project in a dayby Gary Striegler

Standard boxes plus stock moldings can transform any kitchen from dull and dreary to dazzling and delightfulby Gary Striegler

If you know how to handle a few tricky spots, this elegant detail can be a snap to installby Rick Arnold

The final result looks like custom trim, but it's painless and affordable to make by combining stock profilesby Rick Arnold

Stock molding and MDF panels transform a roomby Gary Striegler

Alternative trim may not be cost-effective when you buy it, but it becomes cost-effective after you've saved money on maintenance or replacementby Gary M. Katz

Coping moldingsby Tom O'Brien

It's a stable and less expensive alternative to solid woodby Michael Standish

A valance of MDF and crown molding hides an unsightly shadeby Mike Guertin

by Bruce Guertin

Handsome and affordable, these built-in bookshelves take less than a day with simple methods and no special toolsby Gary M. Katz

For a clean, contemporary look, create a door jamb, stop and casing from one piece of woodby Kevin Luddy

Thin stock, waterproof glue and a big 1x4 compass simplify deck curvesby Scott Padgett

Complicated profiles require custom knives, but installation is a cinchby Sebastian Eggert

by Michael Sweem

A little math and a shop-made router template give classical curves to plywood box columnsby Scott Wynn