“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 ...

Mistakes with framing can be covered by drywall, and mistakes with drywall can be smoothed out with compound. But trim is different. It’s not hidden by another layer, and has to put the finishing ...

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 ...

Some homeowners may choose to have a contractor do the "big jobs" in a renovation and then, to save money, handle the finishing work - such as installing trim - by themselves. That's a big mistake - ...

The virtual tour opens the door for visitors, showing how a career as a union carpenter can become a meaningful and ...