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Dear James: I like the look of crown molding for my dining room, but I am having trouble getting the corner cut for a good fit. If you already installed the door and baseboard moldings, you probably ...
Carpentry expert Dan Weeks is the perfect person to show us how to cut baseboard and crown molding in your home. "So first thing we're going to do is put our initial 45 degree cut into this baseboard ...
Q. I am losing my mind trying to cut crown molding. So far I have wasted four long lengths. The joints look good after I cut them, but when held up in the corners of the room, there are huge gaps. I ...
Gear-obsessed editors choose every product we review. We may earn commission if you buy from a link. Why Trust Us? The first step in installing attractive wood trim is marking its length accurately.
Miters rarely fit on the first try, and for good reason. Corners are out of square, walls aren’t plumb, and drywall has bumps. The secret to tight-fitting joints is knowing how to adjust the cuts to ...
Wood trim is supposed to provide a finishing touch to a room. But it doesn’t always work out so neatly. And if you’ve ever tried to install trim and been frustrated by a poor fit where two pieces meet ...
We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Plain walls in a room are a quick way to suck the life out of a space, leaving it feeling stale and boring. An interesting paint color could ...