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Tucker Windover

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When woodworker Tucker Windover started doing carpentry work, it was all about building furniture with hand tools, which was good because he lived in a cabin that lacked electricity. Eventually, Tucker powered up, and now he runs a finish-carpentry business in the Boston area. When he needs a break, Tucker loads up the fly rod and heads to Maine in search of rising trout.

  • Video Series: Installing Built-up Crown Molding

    An impressive crown molding profile, or cornice, is an easy way to add defining character to a room. Combine profiles into a stacked profile for a big impact.

  • Built-up Crown Molding Series: Crown Molding Installation

    Straight lines and tight joints are the hallmarks of a professional job. Learn professional techniques for a fast and seamless install.

  • Built-up Crown Molding Series: Making the Jigs

    Jigs save time and increase accuracy when installing crown molding. Learn to use cutting, coping, and marking jigs.

  • Built-up Crown Molding Series: Creating Mockups

    Learn the basic elements of design, including how to orient the crown and how to incorporate off the shelf profiles

  • Built-up Crown Molding Series: Coping Inside Corners

    Learn this time-tested method for coping that is faster and produces better results than simple mitered corners

  • Master Carpenter: Tame Tricky Transitions

    How one carpenter resolves conflicts between trim design and installation around the stairs.

  • Finish Stairs With Finesse

    Carefully planned skirts and a couple of tricks make trimming stairs an easier job, no matter how bad the framing.

  • Troubleshooting a Prehung Door Installation

    If you know where things go wrong, you can install a door that will swing the way it’s meant to for years to come.

  • Paint-Grade Trim: Finger-jointed pine, poplar, or MDF

    When you’re selecting paint-grade trim, you can choose among several options. My favorite material to work with is one that’s dry and straight, and comes in long lengths. Sure, it’s…

  • Inside Crown Corners

    Coping crown molding is more than blindly following tradition. Understand the benefits and learn how to cope joints the right way.

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