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.

Help wanted

December 2, 2020

Finding and keeping employees is a huge and complex issue for woodworking shops.
“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 two-seater bench for a space between kitchen and dining room.
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.

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