Chair Rail Molding Installation: Dear Concord Carpenter, I have a question on installing chair rail trim. We have a formal dining room that I would like to install chair rail trim to the walls. … [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
Simple Window Trim Dresses Up Window Opening: Recently I was asked what I could do to dress up a basement recessed window that had no trim and was all plaster walls. The designer on the project… [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
Installing a Custom Fireplace Mantle: In the finish carpentry world, fireplace mantles are often the aesthetic showpiece of a room. People use mantles to display family photos, treasured artworks,… [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
How To Install A Wall Safe: Most crimes committed are related to theft of personal property from a residential location. There are many precautions you can take to secure your home from locking … [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
Custom Window Seat Installation I recently made a custom window seat for this window alcove. [photo right] The customer originally had a bench in this spot but wanted something more permanent with… [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
Installing A New Double Front Door And Multi-Point Locks: Dear Concord Carpenter, I want to replace the original double front doors on our late 50′s deck house. My wife wants to use double… [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
Heated Towel Warmers I woke up this New England morning, to a cold house. Blame the Ole Yankee for the lack of heat: I refuse to turn on the furnace until at least November. As I do every… [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and [...]
Concealing Your Fasteners Translates Into a Quality Job! I just finished installing a bunch or PVC trim around a garage door opening. One thing I wanted to do was install the PVC securely and hide… [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]