Festool Kpex KSC 60, A Better Compound Miter Saw

Like most things, power tools come in grades. DIYers might purchase an economically priced Ryobi power tool, but professionals will more likely go for more robust tools made by companies like DeWalt and Milwaukee. However, there is one brand that stands above the...

Sher-Wood Kem Aqua Plus, An Accidental Discovery

I am in the process of staining and finishing interior doors for a customer.  The job involves not only staining the wood but also spraying on two protective top coats. Normally, I would use a lacquer finish, and this is what I asked my Sherwin Williams representative...

The Secret Side Of Interior Trim

Construction is like life.  Many small steps are needed to achieve a goal, and often those steps constitute the majority of the work needed. The home that I’m rebuilding has 13 interior doors and those doors all have door casings.  The house has 600 feet of...

Raw Beauty To Sophisticated Class, Bead-Board

I am remodeling a client’s basement.  It is a large space.  He has decided to use bead-board as an accent. My finish carpenter put a lot of effort into the chair rail detail and baseboard.  As you can see by the unfinished wood photos, the raw wood looks...