Nancy R. Hiller

Nancy Hiller is a professional cabinetmaker who has operated NR Hiller Design, Inc. since 1995. Her most recent book is Making Things Work.

“Dear Nancy”

October 14, 2020

That 'free advice' you asked for on social media? It's worth its weight in thank-yous.
How to build hanging shelves with integrated lighting, Part 2: Installation

September 9, 2020

Shelves like these require careful planning and measuring, then measuring again, then testing your measurements, then testing again.
What is “fine woodworking,” anyway?

August 13, 2020

The job was challenging, the client is happy, and Nancy Hiller learned a few things along the way. That's "fine" enough for us.
How to build hanging shelves with integrated lighting-part 1

July 8, 2020

Working on a project that involves opening up the wall between the kitchen and living room while keeping each one a distinct space, Nancy Hiller creates suspended shelves which act as a subtle divider.
Doing business during a pandemic

June 10, 2020

Nancy Hiller interviews Paul Downs of Paul Downs Cabinetmakers, a business that makes top-of-the-line custom conference tables, about how they are moving forward in the current economy.
Fair enough

May 13, 2020

For Nancy Hiller, there is a lot more to coming up with a fair price than calculating time and materials.
Surviving a recession

April 2, 2020

Nancy Hiller shares advice that may be helpful to other professionals during this difficult time.
Hidden steel stabilizes this custom bench

March 16, 2020

Nancy Hiller designs a bench for a very specific place, with a very specific need.
An apologia for custom work

February 12, 2020

Nancy Hiller has done her best to ensure that custom work is a source of satisfaction, as well as a source of income. Here are a few of her tips.
Free Download: Gimson Chest Carving Pattern

February 7, 2020

Gimson used simple, decorative carving and motifs drawn from rural forms in much of his work. Just a handful of layout and carving tools will yield beautiful results.

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