Step-by-step instructions explain how to install moldings and trim to add character and to your home. A chapter on crafting bookcases and shelves shows how to create furniture of living-room quality. A special section shows how to frame interior walls and make door openings.

"Spence brings a fresh perspective to familiar subject matter by treating it in a way that stresses professional craftsmanship... opens with sections on tools and safety before moving on to a subject-by-subject treatment of interior and exterior finish work. A whopping 650 detailed drawings and...photographs make it simple to visualize the strategies and techniques."--"Journal of Light Construction."

A richly illustrated reference for both professional and talented do-it-yourself woodworkers takes readers step by step through every aspect of finish carpentry, with practical techniques and tips on how to use running baseboards, moldings, wainscoting, and other elements to transform a home, with guidelines on wood grain, shrinkage, joint design, finishes, and more. Original.

Compiles articles from Fine Homebuilding magazine about trim carpentry, including tips, techniques, and advice from professionals about the craft.

A step-by-step, illustrated guide to trim carpentry that covers molding, tools, preliminary work, windows, doors, base and crown, wainscoting, and finishing and provides a resource guide.

This New York Times bestselling book is filled with hundreds of fun, deceptively simple, budget-friendly ideas for sprucing up your home. With two home renovations under their (tool) belts and millions of hits per month on their blog YoungHouseLove.com, Sherry and John Petersik are home-improvement enthusiasts primed to pass on a slew of projects, tricks, and techniques to do-it-yourselfers of all levels. Packed with 243 tips and ideas—both classic and unexpected—and more than 400 photographs and illustrations, this is a book that readers will return to again and again for the creative projects and easy-to-follow instructions in the relatable voice the Petersiks are known for. Learn to trick out a thrift-store mirror, spice up plain old roller shades, "hack" your Ikea table to create three distinct looks, and so much more.

With a little do-it-yourself magicand the help of master DIY author William Spenceyou can make a big difference in the look of your house.

This ebook CAN NOT BE PRINTED, and is suitable for viewing "ON-SCREEN" only, but contains all the information needed to cut and install crown molding and trim. Cathedral/vaulted ceilings are rarely attempted because of the many diverse compound miter joints necessary. With our easy to follow 3-Step Method, written for the novice do-it-yourself person and the professional alike, you will be amazed how easy it is. This 141-page "Crown Molding & Trim" book contains over 400 color photographs and illustrations with easy-to-understand instructions. Nowhere else will you find cutting and installing crown molding for horizontal or cathedral/vaulted ceilings made so quick and easy. The Crown Molding & Trim book also contains our proven easy-to-use Miter Table(c), Crown Molding Table(c), and Compound Miter Chart(c) which contain over 24,000 saw settings. Create inexpensive decorative crown molding shelves, fireplace mantels, crown molding cornices, and shadow boxes. Create beautiful multi-sided birdhouses, gazebos and flowerpots. Master any compound miter angle. Guaranteed! This is the only book that you will find anywhere that actually tells the novice do-it-yourself person the exact miter and blade tilt settings to easily cut any compound miter joint. With the Crown Molding & Trim book and a set of 4 True Angle(r) Tools, you will easily be able to cut and install all of the crown molding and trim in your ho

Interior trim has the power to transform a blank space into a finished home with warmth and architectural character. It's also the most visible work a carpenter performs, demanding expert skills, precise tools, and a solid understanding of the design principles at work. In this book, a master tradesman shows step-by-step how to meet the highest standards of craftsmanship while working under the inevitable time and budget constraints of modern construction. Using the latest tools, materials, and techniques, you'll learn the professional approach to: Hanging & Trimming Doors, Running Baseboard Trim, Tray & Coffered Ceilings, Built-In Bookshelves, Frame-and-Panel Walls, Custom Closets, Installing Crown, Window Installation and Trim, Curved Woodwork, Fireplace Mantels, Chair & Picture Rails, Job-Site Troubleshooting. Book jacket.

Shows homeowners how to choose and use moldings and trim. Includes design concepts. Over 500 full-color photos and illustrations.