Tom O'Brien

Getting Back to Basics at the International Preservation Trades Workshop
From window-sash repair to stone masonry, this "gathering of the trades" covered it all
Protection Products for Remodelers Keep Getting Better
Two new items will help you handle dust, spills and more
Case a Door with Mitered Trim
The key to success in this relatively simple trim project is for your door jamb corners to start off square and your miters to fit "right and tight."
Drywall: Finishing an Outside Corner
A pro demonstrates how he creates a smooth finish by applying the right amount of compound and pressure to the corner bead.
The 2002 Remodelers' Show
Interesting products and impressive speakers make the Indianapolis trade show well worth the trip
Cutting plywood to size
Whether your sheet goods become sheathing or cabinetry, you need to know how to cut them properly
Cutting Plywood to Size
Tips from a professional carpenter can help you acquire this basic building skill.
Coping Moldings
With a few common carpentry tools, making an airtight coped joint is easier than you might think–and more durable too.
Coping moldings
Whether you're working with flat or crown, achieve a professional-looking joint that stays airtight season after season
Using a water level
For simple projects, all you really need is plastic tubing and a bucket of clean water

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