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I Tried Slobproof Touch-Up Paint Pens From Amazon to Fix Chips in My Walls

Make your space look new again with the help of a refillable touch-up paint pen, like this option from Slobproof.

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Purdy Paint Brushes (Like the XL Cub) Make Cutting in Easy

Looking for quality painting tools that can be used with paint or stain? Check out Purdy paint brushes for your...


The 6 Best Wipe-On Wood Finishes

The ease of application and breathtaking results make wipe-on wood finishes beloved by pro and beginner woodworkers alike. These are...


Trimless Windows: How to Achieve the Look

Give your windows trimless style using drywall returns.


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Tips for Saving Money by DIYing Trim

Save hundreds by making your own DIY trim. Here's how to do it.

How to Make Easy DIY Trim

Make DIY trim and save a bundle over store-bought trim. Here's how.


Amazing Repair Products

Sometimes all it takes is the right product to make a quick and easy fix.

Trim Carpentry Tips

Trimming is detailed work that requires patience, skill and just a little bit of a perfectionism. Here are some great...


Push Sticks Prevent Impalement

You can prevent injuries (and potential impalement) when using a table saw by building a small push stick. Learn how...


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10 Best Home Improvement Projects Under $250

A little can go a long way when it comes to home improvements. For just $250 you can make some...


12 Tips for Bending Metal with a Bending Brake

A metal brake is the tool for bending custom metal flashing and decorative trim. Every siding contractor and most roofers...

Best Practices for Trim Removal

There’s an art to removing trim. Learn how to salvage the trim you want, while keeping the collateral damage to...


How to Paint a Room

Read on as we walk you through all the steps, from choosing the paint to cleaning up when you're done.


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What to Know About Coping Trim

Here's a quick little rundown on what to know about coping trim for inside corners.


Cutting and Installing Plastic Trim

Learn the secrets of successful PVC trim installation.


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A Full Guide to Maintenance-Free Aluminum Soffit Installation

You'll never have to paint the roof overhangs again!

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Interior Trim Work Basics

All the trim basics from start to finish, plus a clever way to get those miters tight


How to Cope Joints for Wood Corner Trim

Professional techniques for coping perfect molding and trim joints.


How to Install Baseboard Molding, Even on Crooked Walls

Wall molding: Install great-looking baseboards on any problem wall.


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What Is a Chop Saw?

A chop saw (a.k.a. a miter saw) is a power tool made especially for accurate crosscutting of trim and lumber...


Everything to Know About Bathroom Paint

As a professional painter, I always specify the use of bathroom paint on ceilings, walls and trim. I do this...


13 ‘Cutting Edge’ Table Saw Tips

Straight from top pro woodworkers—ultra-clever tips for getting the most from your table saw.


Upgrade a Recessed Light Fixture

Simply change the trim to change the style


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Trim Paint Tips for Smooth and Flawless Results

Our best tips for painting trim perfectly. You'll learn how to trim paint like an expert!

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Create Smooth Walls: A Mudslinger’s Guide

Our pro taper shares his three-day, step-by-step taping routine. He gave us some great tips that will help you end...


How to Bend Wood

Bending hardwood trim for a countertop


Could You Have Made it in Construction With These Tools From 1951?

A collection of ads for tools that were, at some point, on the cutting edge of technology. Things have changed...


How to Choose and Use Painter’s Tape

Apply painter's tape faster and more effectively so you can start painting sooner and make fewer mistakes.


10 New Trends in Wood Trim

Is the trim in your living room looking a bit drab? Maybe your exterior trim needs a fresh coat of...


Door Refinishing: Painting Varnished Doors

Give a fresh look to an old varnished door.