Joe Milicia

Joe Milicia honed his finish-carpentry skills under the tutelage of longtime FHB contributor Jim Chestnut, then started his own residential-construction company, Hobart Builders, more than a decade ago. Joe lives in Fairfield, Conn., with his wife, Betsy, and their three daughters. When not at work, he can be found on the athletic fields, coaching his daughters’ lacrosse teams.

Installing Reglet Trim

This unique way to finish window and door openings without wood trim is a modern upgrade to a basic flush drywall return.
Ten Tips for Fast Trim

Improve the speed and quality of your next trim job with better layout, assembly, and installation.
Paint-grade wainscot on a curved stairwell

With the use of bendable materials and flexible molding, builder Joe Milicia took the challenge of working with wainscot to a new level
Mastering Complex Crown

A multiple-piece cornice adds sumptuous detail.

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