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The drawing shows my method for ending a run of baseboard at locations such as open stairwells, landings or uncased corners. Instead of using the typical vertical miter detail, which…

I've been installing a lot of nonwood sidings over the past few years, such as cement-based and hardboard lap sidings. To complement the clean look of these sidings, I've taken…

I sometimes work alone, which means I'm always devising ways of holding up the other end of a board. When it comes to crown molding, I've occasionally used a l0d…

How one trim carpenter turns jamb extensions into an advantage by using them to reinforce preassembled window casings.

I own a Victorian house that needed some exterior trim repaired. One detail that was in an especially sad state was the 12-in. wide fascia that runs under the roof…

A molding head on a radial-arm saw shapes the coves, and plywood forms support the moldings.

For maximum durability, I back-prime exterior components such as fascia boards with 100% acrylic primer. But what about the ends of these boards? If they too are primed and caulked…

Normally, my vinyl-flooring installation jobs involve one or two rooms, and there are typically two or three door openings. I prefer that the vinyl tuck under the door jambs and…

I'm a trim carpenter who prefers to cope crown molding rather than cut inside miters. I use a variety of tools to shape the cuts, and one of my favorites…

When running crown molding, I often have to pull a piece down to do a little fussing with the cope cuts or to tweak a piece up or down. Even…