Job Site Diaries

A Handy Dad Fosters a Love of Building
Associate editor Patrick McCombe describes working with his dad on home projects
A Love of Carpentry and Building Starts One Summer Working With Dad
At ten years old, I was handed a Makita circular saw and taught how to properly use it.
The Britches Method: A Simple Template for Outside Skirt Returns
Finish carpenter Andy Moore uses this trade secret for accurately transferring the tread and riser layout to the outer trim when building stairs with open sides.
A Clean Job Site is a Better Job Site
Keeping tools, materials, and debris in their place makes your work more efficient and safer, plus it tells other people that you care about quality.
It’s Not Magic
Experienced professionals chose to put in the work, and now you're seeing the results.
How to Find Wall Studs Without a Stud Finder
Looking for studs? Watch this video for a low-tech method that won't break the bank.
Quick Coffered Ceilings
Watch drywall pros demonstrate how to create a coffered ceiling with EPS foam beams and moldings. Read the companion article for the whole story.
Installing Split-Jamb Doors
A style that works well for remodeling applications where one side of the opening has a different thickness wallboard than the other.
House of Cars
This huge garage renovation includes crown molding and paneling throughout, as well as a staircase that rises into the ceiling.
Wainscoting That Will stand the Test of Time
Preassembling wall panels before installation strengthens rail and stile connections to avoid potential problems with the joints opening up.

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