How To Build and Install a Custom Fireplace Mantel
By Rob Robillard Sage advice from a seasoned carpenter. In the finish carpentry world, fireplace mantels are often the aesthetic showpiece of a room. People
By Rob Robillard Sage advice from a seasoned carpenter. In the finish carpentry world, fireplace mantels are often the aesthetic showpiece of a room. People
This classic mantel features an arched frieze and can be built using basic carpentry skills.
From Motors and Bases to Bits and Accessories
Get ready to add some new sparkle throughout your home this holiday season. Easy-to-install Haute 2-in-1 Moulding from Ornamental Moulding & Millwork features the choice
This classic mantel features an arched frieze and can be built using basic carpentry skills.
Want to feel good about yourself and your home? Then set your sights on interior home improvement projects. According to the 2019 Remodeling Impact Report*,
Need more space to display photos and collectibles? Want to customize the look of your fireplace mantel? Looking to upgrade your laundry or mudroom? The
Moulding and trim are what give the walls of a room its character and appeal. Whereas some DIY homeowners find this type of finish carpentry
How We Designed a Custom Trim Package and Fastened it to Masonry By Rob Robillard We were recently asked to dress up the rear entrance
Molding and trim often provide the details that give a home its character and distinction. By Matt Weber New installations and upgrades have become
Give your Carpentry an Edge By Rob Robillard Wouldn’t it be nice if we could apply thin layers of skin to cover our aged, wrinkled
The Basics of Installing Crown Molding By Larry Walton
Crown dentil moulding adds depth and character to a room.
Create a new look for an old room by blending various trim styles and building a home-improvement design vocabulary.
Flaring the windows delivers depth and mass, and the lack of casing leaves more room for ceiling trim.
If you’re looking to dress up an ordinary room, think about installing crown molding (also spelled moulding). Very few additions make a visual
“To line with boards or paneling,” is how Mr. Webster describes wainscot. Doesn’t sound very exciting, does it? Wainscot, however, can add excitement and set
Coping inside corners conceals unsightly joints.
There’s no reason to have a room if you’re not going to have crown in it.
1. Make sure that each length of crown molding you purchase has the exact same spring angle, width and thickness. Why?
How to make a mantel—or an awesome shelf—from Fypon’s new Southwest Collection urethane moldings.
Tips and Tools to Get the Job Done Right
Q: Any advice on installing crown molding solo? I’m remodeling my house but I live alone and don’t usually have an extra pair of hands
Q: I am installing quarter-round on my new baseboards, what do you use to attach the joints with? Should I use Liquid Nails to glue
With the right tools and techniques, you can create custom trim and molding.
Trim techniques for the DIY’er—from planning and prepping to scarfing and coping.
Trimming out a room is now one of the hottest projects for the do-it-yourself market. Thanks to TV shows, magazines and various websites,
If you’re looking to dress up an ordinary room, think about installing crown molding (also spelled moulding). Very few additions make a visual impact like
Easy-to-install, durable, less expensive … These characteristics are what make today’s exterior trim manufactured from wood alternatives so popular among busy homeowners. Do-it-yourselfers can
Installing a new Corian® Vanity Top is a fulfilling project for any serious DIY’er. Fully customizable at SolidSurface.com, the new top can be delivered to a bathroom near you. Offering the full 129 current colors of Corian, including the latest Deep Color Technology and Prima collections, is not typically an option through most stores, whether […]
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