Decorative Trim

DIY projects for decorative trim including wainscoting, craftsman trim, crown molding, chair rails and more.

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  • How to Get Perfect Routed Edges

  • 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…

  • Tips for Tight Miters and Miter Cuts

  • Make furniture-quality miter cuts with these pro tips for measuring and cutting. Learn how to tweak cuts in door and window trim so that joints…

  • The Best Carpentry Tips and Advice

  • We asked professional carpenters to pass along some of the tricks and tips they've learned after years of pounding thousands of nails into just…

  • How to Install Beaded Wainscoting

  • Transform a room with the warm glow of beaded wood wainscoting. Install the paneling right over your existing wall, eliminating the hassle of…

  • How to Build a Wainscoted Wall

  • Elegant, traditional wainscoting looks like an intimidating project, but with this simple, easy-to-assemble design even a moderately skilled…

  • How to Use a Bench-Top Planer

  • Learn to use a bench-top planer correctly and avoid common problems like tearout, snipe and ridges. Reclaim old wood, clean up inexpensive…

  • Advanced Router Techniques

  • Routers are one of the most versatile woodworking tools, useful not just for making trim and cutting edges, but for solving a whole range of…

  • Affordable Home Improvement Ideas

  • These 10 projects—decorating, storage, lighting and more—cost little but yield great results. They upgrade bathrooms, kitchens,…

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