Compiles articles from Fine Homebuilding magazine about trim carpentry, including tips, techniques, and advice from professionals about the craft.

-- Offers practical advice on selecting tools, installing molding, and more

Comprised of articles taken from "Fine Homebuilding" magazine, this new edition of "Finish Carpentry" has been updated and redesigned throughout to provide builders with the very best current information.

Interior trim has the power to transform a blank space into a finished home with warmth and architectural character. It's also the most visible work a carpenter performs, demanding expert skills, precise tools, and a solid understanding of the design principles at work. In this book, a master tradesman shows step-by-step how to meet the highest standards of craftsmanship while working under the inevitable time and budget constraints of modern construction. Using the latest tools, materials, and techniques, you'll learn the professional approach to: Hanging & Trimming Doors, Running Baseboard Trim, Tray & Coffered Ceilings, Built-In Bookshelves, Frame-and-Panel Walls, Custom Closets, Installing Crown, Window Installation and Trim, Curved Woodwork, Fireplace Mantels, Chair & Picture Rails, Job-Site Troubleshooting. Book jacket.

Includes how-to information.

A professional finish carpenter shows on the DVD and in the work-site friendly companion book how to install all types of trim--door and window casing, baseboard, chair rail, and crown molding. Each process is broken down into series of can't-fail steps.

Step-by-step instructions explain how to install moldings and trim to add character and to your home. A chapter on crafting bookcases and shelves shows how to create furniture of living-room quality. A special section shows how to frame interior walls and make door openings.