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		<title>An Easier Method for Mitered Head Casings</title>
		<link>https://www.finehomebuilding.com/2025/05/06/an-easier-method-for-cutting-curved-head-casing</link>
		<comments>https://www.finehomebuilding.com/2025/05/06/an-easier-method-for-cutting-curved-head-casing#respond</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 06 May 2025 21:12:59 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Jack Bassett,Katie Williams]]></dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Arched doorway]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[casing]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[casing installations]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Casing Miters]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[casings]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Door Casings]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[high-profile casing]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[millwork]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[mitered window casing]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[modern casing]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[molding]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[side casing]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[trim]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[trim carpentry]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[trimwork]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Window Casings]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Making mitered head casings is a breeze with this simple system.]]></description>
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		<title>Making and Installing Wood Wall Paneling</title>
		<link>https://www.finehomebuilding.com/2025/05/05/making-and-installing-wood-wall-paneling</link>
		<comments>https://www.finehomebuilding.com/2025/05/05/making-and-installing-wood-wall-paneling#respond</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 05 May 2025 13:31:13 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Casey Knips]]></dc:creator>
		<category><![CDATA[Finish Carpentry]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Walls]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[finish carpentry]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[MDF]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Veneer]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Wall Tiles]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[walls]]></category>
		<guid>https://www.finehomebuilding.com/2025/05/05/making-and-installing-wood-wall-paneling</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[An expert carpenter details the steps of building and installing veneered wall paneling.]]></description>
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		<title>Installing Prefinished Cabinet Molding</title>
		<link>https://www.finehomebuilding.com/2025/04/23/installing-prefinished-cabinet-molding</link>
		<comments>https://www.finehomebuilding.com/2025/04/23/installing-prefinished-cabinet-molding#respond</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 23 Apr 2025 20:16:47 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[]]></dc:creator>
		<category><![CDATA[Cabinets and Built-ins]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Finish Carpentry]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Kitchen Cabinets]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Crown Molding]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[finish carpentry]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Moldings]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Nailers]]></category>
		<guid>https://www.finehomebuilding.com/2025/04/23/installing-prefinished-cabinet-molding</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Use these assembly techniques when installing crown risers and molding to minimize visible gaps and nail holes.]]></description>
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		<title>Window Glazing with Traditional Putty</title>
		<link>https://www.finehomebuilding.com/2025/03/27/window-glazing-with-traditional-putty</link>
		<comments>https://www.finehomebuilding.com/2025/03/27/window-glazing-with-traditional-putty#respond</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 27 Mar 2025 14:47:48 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Justin Fink]]></dc:creator>
		<category><![CDATA[Finish Carpentry]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Restorations]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Windows]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Finishes]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[finishing]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[old house]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Paints]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[window]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Window Sash]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[windows]]></category>
		<guid>https://www.finehomebuilding.com/2025/03/27/window-glazing-with-traditional-putty</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Discover the benefits of using linseed oil–based products when glazing and finishing window sash.]]></description>
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		<title>Sand Smooth Contours</title>
		<link>https://www.finehomebuilding.com/2025/03/05/sand-smooth-contours</link>
		<comments>https://www.finehomebuilding.com/2025/03/05/sand-smooth-contours#respond</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 05 Mar 2025 15:36:20 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[]]></dc:creator>
		<category><![CDATA[Cabinets and Built-ins]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Doors]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Finish Carpentry]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Sand the recessed areas of a cabinet door without burning through raised edges using a homemade combination of sanding pads.]]></description>
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		<title>Building a Flush Interior Door With Carpenter Casey Knips</title>
		<link>https://www.finehomebuilding.com/2025/01/27/building-a-flush-interior-door-with-carpenter-casey-knips</link>
		<comments>https://www.finehomebuilding.com/2025/01/27/building-a-flush-interior-door-with-carpenter-casey-knips#respond</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 27 Jan 2025 19:49:46 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Casey Knips]]></dc:creator>
		<category><![CDATA[Doors]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Finish Carpentry]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Build Door]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[door]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Door Building]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[doors]]></category>
		<guid>https://www.finehomebuilding.com/2025/01/27/building-a-flush-interior-door-with-carpenter-casey-knips</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Get a closer look at the building process for this durable, flush, lightweight door.]]></description>
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		<title>That Modern Look</title>
		<link>https://www.finehomebuilding.com/2025/01/17/that-modern-look</link>
		<comments>https://www.finehomebuilding.com/2025/01/17/that-modern-look#respond</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 17 Jan 2025 05:08:06 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Casey Knips]]></dc:creator>
		<category><![CDATA[Finish Carpentry]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Walls]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[finish carpentry]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[MDF]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Veneer]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Wall Tiles]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[walls]]></category>
		<guid>https://www.finehomebuilding.com/2025/01/17/that-modern-look</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Veneered wall paneling is popular for its clean style, but it's a surprisingly complex trim carpentry job to do well.]]></description>
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		<title>Template for Bullnose Base Corners</title>
		<link>https://www.finehomebuilding.com/2025/01/14/template-for-bullnose-base-corners</link>
		<comments>https://www.finehomebuilding.com/2025/01/14/template-for-bullnose-base-corners#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 14 Jan 2025 17:56:14 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[]]></dc:creator>
		<category><![CDATA[Finish Carpentry]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Jigs and Fixtures]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Trimwork]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Baseboards]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Measuring and Marking Tools]]></category>
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		<guid>https://www.finehomebuilding.com/2025/01/14/template-for-bullnose-base-corners</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Use a simple jig made from scrap boards to measure the length of base trim for a curved corner.]]></description>
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		<title>Simple Miter Measurements</title>
		<link>https://www.finehomebuilding.com/2025/01/14/simple-miter-measurements</link>
		<comments>https://www.finehomebuilding.com/2025/01/14/simple-miter-measurements#respond</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 14 Jan 2025 17:38:10 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[]]></dc:creator>
		<category><![CDATA[Compound Miter Saws]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Finish Carpentry]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Trimwork]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Measuring and Marking Tools]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Miter Saws]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Reader Tips]]></category>
		<guid>https://www.finehomebuilding.com/2025/01/14/simple-miter-measurements</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Align the workpiece and the tape measure on the edge of a saw base for easy measuring and marking.]]></description>
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		<title>Installing Wainscots</title>
		<link>https://www.finehomebuilding.com/2024/12/11/installing-wainscots</link>
		<comments>https://www.finehomebuilding.com/2024/12/11/installing-wainscots#respond</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 11 Dec 2024 21:33:50 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Mary Ellen Polson]]></dc:creator>
		<category><![CDATA[Architecture and Design]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Cabinets and Built-ins]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Design and Planning]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Finish Carpentry]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Interior Wall Finish]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[finish carpentry]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[interior wall finish]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Skills and Techniques]]></category>
		<guid>https://www.finehomebuilding.com/2024/12/11/installing-wainscots</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Wall finishes in wood, beadboard; using salvage; raised-panel repairs.]]></description>
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