“Oh, he makes his life as a carpenter/he works his hands in wood/and he lives the way his granddad/might have liked and understood.” Dan Fogelberg, “Song for a Carpenter” Trim carpenter Tim Reidy, of ...

After doing a lot of carpentry this summer, I came across the TNP2R trim nail punch—and it quickly became one of my favorite tools. It makes setting trim nails clean, fast, and incredibly satisfying, ...

Dear Pat: I had a room added to my house. I want to do the finish trim carpentry myself to save money, but things are not fitting properly. What are the proper techniques to get a good-looking job? —- ...

What’s the best way to hone my skills as a trim carpenter? I’m looking to create the ability to live in whatever community I choose. I’m glad to help and I think you’ll find that the ability to do ...

Gear-obsessed editors choose every product we review. We may earn commission if you buy from a link. Why Trust Us? Think of a hammer, and the picture that likely pops into your head is that of one ...

When your exterior paint is wrong, even perfectly straight trim can suddenly look wavy, crooked, or out of square. The culprit is often not the carpenter’s work but the color and sheen you chose for ...