Built-ins

Loose-pin butt hinges: a little play may be better than none

July 10, 2019

I’m working on a set of built-in cabinets in cherry for a late 1920s house in one of our town’s loveliest historic districts. There are two cabinets flanking a large…
Shop Made Uprights for a Modular Wall Unit

June 4, 2019

These uprights hold all the cases on my midcentury wall unit. The pairs of 45° holes along their length make the whole unit modular—so the cases can be rearranged. Accurate…
Designer’s Notebook: Better Built-ins

February 8, 2017

Synopsis: A room full of built-ins doesn’t have to be symmetrical and standardized. The space can have plenty of shapes, tones, and textures to please the eye and attract the…
Beautify Your Home with a Shaker Built-In

July 28, 2011

Build it in place, and the work goes surprisingly quickly
Mudroom Built-In: Stop Clutter at the Door

June 3, 2010

Learn the fundamentals of built-in furniture with this stylish storage unit
Kitchen Cabinet Tips from Norm Abram

December 19, 2007

Two smart suggestions that make it easy to build strong, square kitchen cabinets
My Dream Kitchen

January 1, 2007

Norm's 20 essential tips for making cabinets to suit a modern lifestyle
A Woodworker’s Kitchen

July 1, 2006

Save money and show off your craftsmanship
A Classic Walnut Finish

May 8, 2006

Create an antique and durable finish on walnut with a combination of stains, shellac, and glaze
Build a Fireplace Mantel

May 1, 2006

An easy installation begins with a flat foundation

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