In too many houses, the trimwork–door and window casings, baseboard and crown moldings — is an afterthought, rushed along by builders ready to move out or owners anxious to move in. But finish carpenter Craig Savage thinks that the most visible parts of your house — the details that you and everyone else see every day — should get the attention they deserve. In this video excerpt, designed for pros and home owners alike, Savage guides you step by step as he trims out parts of a house and shares his job-site savvy and secrets.
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