Finish Carpentry

Loose-tenon joinery and applied moldings keep door construction simple and strong by Paul Levine

Six skilled artisans talk about their craft by Robyn Aitken

by Peter Heelan

A one-piece face frame means you can tackle this project in a day by Gary Striegler

Standard boxes plus stock moldings can transform any kitchen from dull and dreary to dazzling and delightful by Gary Striegler

If you know how to handle a few tricky spots, this elegant detail can be a snap to install by Rick Arnold

The final result looks like custom trim, but it's painless and affordable to make by combining stock profiles by Rick Arnold

Stock molding and MDF panels transform a room by Gary Striegler

Alternative trim may not be cost-effective when you buy it, but it becomes cost-effective after you've saved money on maintenance or replacement by Gary M. Katz

Coping moldings by Tom O'Brien

It's a stable and less expensive alternative to solid wood by Michael Standish

A valance of MDF and crown molding hides an unsightly shade by Mike Guertin

by Bruce Guertin

Handsome and affordable, these built-in bookshelves take less than a day with simple methods and no special tools by Gary M. Katz