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Anyone can learn the pros carpentry secrets thanks to Popular Mechanics and Rick Peters. Popular Mechanics covers everything: the equipment needed and how to use it; window and door casings; baseboards; all types of molding (including the always-challenging crown molding); wainscoting; and architectural trim like gingerbread. There are even insider tips on decorative molding, including how to dress up a plain door so it looks like it has raised panels. For owners wanting to add trim to their home, this book is the most valuable tool of all!
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This is one of the trilogy of Krenov's woodworking books. He discusses coopered doors, joinery, frame and panel work, selecting and preparing wood. This is the only one of Krenov's books that is substantially a "how to" book.
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Your complete how-to reference! Virtually every door and drawer variation that a cabinetmaker is likely to encounter is addressed and explained in this comprehensive guide. Designed to provide tips for both the professional woodworker and the hobbyist. Covers construction of all types of cabinet doors and drawers, extensive, full color gallery of door and drawer styles, extensive coverage of door and drawer hardware and installation, pocket doors, coopered doors, edge banding, veneer work, metal drawers, and much more.
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Learn how the pros build and install cabinets and countertops (and how you can avoid some costly mistakes). These 17 articles from past issues of Fine Homebuilding magazine were written by builders and represent the hard-won knowledge of professionals who have learned from their mistakes.
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Get two premier cabinet-building books together and save: Danny Proulx's BUILDING CABINET DOORS AND DRAWERS combined with David Getts' THE ILLUSTRATED GUIDE TO CABINET DOORS AND DRAWERS. See items 3-85 and 3-96 respectively for further details. Bought separately your cost would be $47.90. Save 20% ($9.58) when purchased as a set!
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One of the best investments any owner can make to add value to their home is to renovate a kitchen. New cabinets and fresh countertops can make a world of difference. Both are surprisingly easy to install as detailed in this integrated book/DVD video by professional cabinetmaker Gregory Paolini. Through a comprehensive, multimedia approach he shows exactly how to do it yourself, from choosing the right cabinetry and countertop materials to preparing the site for easy installation. Theres valuable direction for installing both wall and base cabinets so theyre level and square, as well as perfecting side panels and trim around the cabinets. The authors foolproof methods apply to both stock and custom cabinets, giving readers plenty of optionsboth high-end and economicalfor updating their kitchens. Step-by-step text, photos, sidebars, and WorkSmart tips will go a long way in getting the new look just right.