Synopses & Reviews
- 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.
Table of Contents
Developing a Design.
Getting the Big Picture.
Molding.
Paneling and Beams.
Shelves and Bookcases.
Kitchen Upgrades.
Wood-buying Basics.
Manufacttured Lumber and Sheet Goods.
Choosing Hardware and Fasteners.
Hand Tools.
Portable Power Tools.
Benchtop and Stationary Power Tools.
Safety Equipment.
Measuring and Marking Techniques.
Preparing Stock.
Making Project Parts.
Fastening.
Finishing.
Trimming Windows and Doors,
Installing Crown Molding.
Crown Molding for Bookcases and Cabinets.
Baseboards.
Wall Frames.
Wainscoting.
Wall Paneling.
Faux Ceiling Beams.
Columns and Arches.
Shelves and Bookcases.
Entertainment Center.
Kitchen Cabinets.
Glossary.
Resorces.
Index.