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Give your home that new house look with updated trim designs and ideas. Choose the best trim and get to work on transforming your home into a new look.

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How to Build a Soffit Box with Recessed Lighting

Add interest to a bedroom or kitchen by building a soffit with drywall, wood trim and rope lights.


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14 Expert Tips for Tight Miters

Pro tricks for air-tight joints.


Super-Simple Way to Cope Shoe Molding

Coping shoe molding can be tricky. This tip will make it a little easier.


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How to Buy Better Trim Paint

We picked out 12 trim paints to try. After running tests and conferring with pro painters and industry experts, we...


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How to Cut Crown Molding

Here is an easier, more precise method you can use to cut crown molding while it's flat on a miter...


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How to Trim the Bottom of a Door

This is the best way to cut off a door bottom without splintering the wood.


Tips for Working with PVC Trim

Treat it right and PVC trim will last forever. Use these tips for installing PVC trim the right way.


How to Install a Chair Rail

Learn how to install chair rail molding that will take your home from ordinary to elegant in one weekend.

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How to Make Shiplap Siding

With a table saw and dado blade, you can make your own shiplap siding in no time at all.


How To Trim a Window

You don't even need a tape measure for perfect window casings!


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Finish Carpentry Tips

Great results, even in bad situations. We'll walk you through the best tips for DIY finish carpentry.


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How to Install Craftsman Window Trim and Craftsman Door Casing

Stylish Arts-and-Crafts woodwork built up from simple oak boards


Buying Guide: Interior Wood Trim

To get a pleasing result with wood, you need to carefully select the individual pieces of lumber at the store,...


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Trim Repair: How to Fix and Revive Trim

Renew dull trim in one weekend.


Must Know Shortcuts for Trim Carpenters

Install trim faster, with better results


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Simple Window Trim and Door Trim Guide

Window trim and door trim with old world elegance—it’s actually easier than standard trim.


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Perfect Trim on Doors, Windows and Base Moldings

Tricks for getting tight-fitting joints on door and window casings and on base moldings.

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7 Deck Building Tips from the Pros

Techniques for deck building, framing a deck, building stairs and railings and adding deck trim.


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How to Fix Bifold Closet Doors

Four easy fixes for common bifold door problems


How to Remove Wood Trim

The best way to remove trim without damaging the wall


How to Fill Holes in Woodwork Around Your Home

Colored putty and marking pens hide woodwork flaws quickly and easily. Here we'll show you how to fill nail holes...


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How to Prepare Wood Trim for a Smooth Paint Job

Here's how to wash, sand, scrap and fill woodwork for a smooth finish.


How to Build a Laundry Room Pedestal

Save your back without spending an arm and a leg.

How To Reattach Molding on a Car Door

Side molding flapping around as you drive? Skip the body shop and try this simple DIY fix.


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Bathroom Ideas: Replace Tub and Shower Faucet Trim

Simply replace the visible trim for an brand new appearance


How to Replace Dashboard Lights

It's simpler than it looks!


How to Use a Trim Nailer Gun

Avoid common mistakes with a pneumatic nail gun.


How to Install Wood Molding

Extraordinary results with ordinary moldings