Trimwork & Cabinetry

January 15, 2018

Updated: June 15, 2023

Modern Trim Means No Casing Around the Door—and Tricky Corner Bead

Rather than cover the joint between drywall and door frame, celebrate the gap with an architectural reglet

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Windows & Doors

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November 20, 2017

Updated: June 15, 2023

Gang-Cutting Perfect Blocks

Masking tape and a sharp knife are hard to beat for production precision

October 2, 2017

Updated: June 15, 2023

Mystery Leak! Wet Slab and Punky Baseboard: Was it the Plumber, Drywaller, or Finish Carpenter?

Q: How many holes will Matt cut before finding the leak? A: As many as it takes!

September 8, 2017

Updated: June 15, 2023

Draw Perfect Arcs for Big Gates

A couple of sticks are all you need to scribe smooth arcs that cover wide work pieces

August 28, 2017

Updated: June 15, 2023

Essential Woodworking Jigs

Four jigs are all you need to set up a mobile cabinet shop

March 29, 2017

Updated: June 15, 2023

Build A Murphy Bed (2): Story Poles

Condense all of the critical measurements of a room onto the sides of one stick

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March 29, 2017

Updated: June 15, 2023

Murphy Bed Build (1): Hafele Hardware

Wall beds are a great way to add utility to a spare room. The hardware is the heart of the system

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March 27, 2017

Updated: June 15, 2023

Cut Clean Miter Joints on Dentil and Other Ornate Moldings

Split a detail with the first cut and then inch up to the second cut. Slowly.

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March 13, 2017

Updated: June 15, 2023

Crown Molding Angles On Vaulted Ceilings

A quick and dirty crown molding tip

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February 27, 2017

Updated: March 8, 2024

How To Scribe Wood To Stone

An organic post base connection that sheds water and looks like a million bucks