Decorative Trim

Learn better ways to cut and install casing, baseboard and crown molding, tricks for hanging doors and avoiding bad transitions, and other…

Renew the lustrous appearance of stained and varnished woodwork without the messy stripping process. We show you how.

Most trim carpenters don't even use a tape to trim windows. It's all done by eye, with a sharp pencil, a miter saw and an 18-gauge nailer.…

We demonstrate tips and techniques for cutting, fittingand joining perfect miters, along with a few tricks for making those less-than-perfect…

A veteran carpenter demonstrates tools and techniques that make trim work faster, better and easier, including mitered joints, wood selection,…

The secret for a glove-tight fit for trim corners is a coped joint. With this technique you can even make complex crown moldings fit without…

Two pro tips – color putty and marking pens – help you hide scratches, holes and blemishes in stained woodwork quickly and easily.

Give your woodwork a smooth, satiny finish every time with this simple three-day process. You don't need expensive tools or special…

You can get perfectly tight joints and smooth, clean, professional results when installing trim, even on bad walls. This article demonstrates…

With a few special tools and good sandpaper you can smooth wood easily and quickly with first-class results. Often even better than with a power…

MDF (medium-density fiberboard) is inexpensive, durable, and a good choice for many woodworking and carpentry projects. Learn how to use it…

Create an attractive beam and panel ceiling with just 2x4s and fiberboard. It’s inexpensive, easy to assemble and looks like a classic beamed…

You don't have to spend big bucks or hire a designer to redecorate a room. A simple, but elegant chair rail will do the trick. A well-designed…

Do you want your old trim to look fresh, smooth and crisp after you've painted it? These tips show you how the pros do it. They're DIY…

If you want to spruce up a dull room, or if you simply love the Craftsman style, roll up your sleeves. This article is for you. Simplicity is…

Traditional wainscoting doesn't have to cost a bundle. Using MDF and standard pine molding profiles you can add old-world elegance to an…

Want to give a dreary room a dramatic facelift? Adding window or door cornices will bring freshness and style to any room décor.…

This stripped-down window planter can be built in less than an hour, yet the simplicity of the design resists rot far better than traditional…

Crown molding can be intimidating, because walls often aren't flat and nailing is difficult. Don't worry. This three-piece system solves those…

Modern router bits with carbide cutters and guide bearings make forming wood edges almost foolproof. But there are a few tips and tricks that'll…