Gary M. Katz

Contributing editor Gary M. Katz is a licensed general contractor in California, a trim-carpentry expert, a book and magazine author, an educator, and a professional photographer. Over a 30-year career, Gary has worked on tract housing, custom homes, and commercial construction. He also oversees the Gary Katz Roadshow, which offers seminars at lumberyards, and his online magazine, THISisCarpentry.com.

Do home inspections need to be inspected themselves?
Gary Katz recounts his personal experience with realities of home inspection
How to Install a Sliding Barn Door
Surface-mounted interior sliders are a stylish and functional alternative to pocket doors.
Building Craftsman-Style Brackets
Add custom decorative brackets where your roof needs a little support.
Z-Articulating Cap Sill
With the Endura Products Z-Articulating Cap Sill, the sill cap rotates up and interlocks with the door bottom, creating a weatherproof seal.
Router Jig for Cutting Tapered Flutes
Learn how to use a router in combination with a simple ramp to produce period-accurate fluted columns.
Custom Fluted Corbels with a Router Jig
Finish carpenter Gary M. Katz has been inspired to create many Greek-revival-style trim projects by the many visits he has made to historic homes around the country. Until recently, however,…
Trim Adjustor Screw Review
The Copemaster Trim Adjuster is a two-part screw: After drilling the Trim Adjustor into the bottom edge of the baseboard, the drill is switched to reverse, and the baseboard rides out along the threads to close the gap in the coped joint
What's the Difference: Exterior Glues
Higher strength, lower cost, and higher resistance to the elements make Titebond III the obvious glue of choice--but only if you're working with wood
Fire!
Great moments in building history: Call 911!
Buzz Buzz Buzz
Great moments in building history: What could be sweeter?

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