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Joseph B. Lanza

A native New Englander, Joseph Lanza received his master's in architecture from the University of texas, where he developed a fondness for western swing music. He no stranger to coupling fine craftsmanship with good design. In addition to his design work, Joe also tackles projects that range from furniture to stairs. Joe lives in Duxbury, Mass., where he’s worked on houses, cabinetry, and furniture. Although their two kids keep Joe and his wife busy, he still finds time to build and attempt to play acoustic guitars. His Web site is www.josephlanza.com. 
Features by this author:
A Distinctive Stair RailOnline Membership Required

How to build a stain-grade and sturdy railing, balustrade, and newel posts on site with stock lumber

A Built-In Corner Seating NookOnline Membership Required

Plywood boxes assemble into an elegant, comfortable kitchen bench with storage

Comfortable Dining Nooks

Once you settle on the location, focus on providing maximum comfort to the users

Cabinet Door Shoot-OutOnline Membership Required

Mortise-and-tenon vs. cope-and-stick joinery: Experienced cabinetmakers share their preference

Taming an Outdated PantryOnline Membership Required

Clever design ideas and construction techniques for outfitting an awkward space with useful storage

Housed-Stringer Stairs: The Frame is the FinishOnline Membership Required

Treads and risers that are glued and wedged into routed stringers ar tighter and more stable than conventionally framed stairs.

A Coffered Ceiling Begins With Box BeamsOnline Membership Required

Built of plywood and MDF, these beams go up quickly, resist movement, take paint well, and even level a wavy ceiling

A Knockdown Router TableOnline Membership Required

This interlocking design needs no fasteners and stores flat

Build a Knockdown Router Table

A detailed, scalable parts drawing serves as the blueprint for your own router table

Simple Frameless Cabinets Built on SiteOnline Membership Required

Combining no-nonsense joinery with Baltic-birch plywood and concealed cup hinges in a contemporary kitchen

Building Kitchen Cabinets on SiteOnline Membership Required

Make face frames after the doors are hung for a perfect fit and quick, no-hassle installation