Trimwork

Built-ins for Odd Spaces

A simple, foolproof method for off-angle cabinets.
Scribing Made Simple

Use a washer and a pencil to scribe moldings quickly and easily without marring a finished surface.
Exterior PVC Trim: Windows and Doors

Watch this Shop Class video to learn how to assemble and install casings for windows or doors in a wall that has been furred out for a rainscreen.
Exterior PVC Trim: Wire and Pipe Penetrations

In this episode of Shop Class, builder Ben Bogie shares tips for installing escutcheons to create solid mounting surfaces for exterior electrical and plumbing fixtures.
Exterior PVC Trim: Corners, Inside and Out

Watch this episode of Shop Class to see the best options for fitting outside corner boards and inside corners when installing exterior trim.
Exterior PVC Trim: Water Table and Cap

In this Shop Class video, learn how to use cellular-PVC boards and drip caps to create this traditional architectural detail that will be the foundation for your siding installation.
Exterior PVC Trim: Soffits, Fascias, and Rakes

In this episode of Shop Class, builder Ben Bogie shares tips for getting tight joints, for cutting PVC trim with standard carpentry tools, and for keeping your job site clean when installing cellular-PVC trim.
Exterior PVC Trim: Layout and Preparation

Builder Ben Bogie starts off this Shop Class video series by establishing a control height as a reference point for laying out exterior trim on a house.
Trim Out a Curved Bay Window

Finish carpenter Joseph Laskey shows how to measure, cut, and fit a mix of straight and curved parts to complete this unique interior trim project.
2020 Readers’ Choice: Contemporary Farmhouse

A narrow lot and custom garage drive the design of this four-volume home.

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