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 of stylish gold or silver accents in crown, baseboard and chair rail mouldings. The Haute Moulding Collection makes any room glitter during the holidays and all year round! The elegant mouldings feature a removable pre-finished […]
For homeowner Jaclyn Dryden, the magic of moulding involves her secret weapon: corner and plinth blocks. Using these decorative blocks enables Dryden and other DIYers to quickly surround interior doorways without the hassles of mitering corners. “Making miter cuts is intimidating to many people, myself included,” says Dryden, chief influencer with Hello Betty Company. “Whether you use rosettes, blocks, connectors […]
Exterior curb appeal elements can help get a home buyer in the front door. A new roof, decorative trim or a manicured lawn can do the trick. According to several experienced realtors, it’s just as important to continue that “curb appeal” experience once a potential seller walks through the front door. “As the saying goes, ‘you […]
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*, after completing a remodeling project, 74 percent of home owners had a greater desire to be in their homes — and 77 percent have a deep feeling of accomplishment. Gaining a feeling of satisfaction doesn’t […]
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 to be a rewarding challenge, others consider it a big pain in the neck. Here are a few pro-grade tips and tricks to help you succeed if you decide to tackle it yourself. Choice of […]
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 of the Concord Book Shop with a custom door surround. The brick surrounding this door had some sort of pink paint that the building owner wanted to hide. The ultimate goal was to create nice […]
The term “cladding” refers to a building or wall’s outermost layer of material, often called “siding” when used for exterior applications. Cladding is also used indoors as a decorative design element. From the look of cedar shake to the charm of authentic brick, you’ll find a vast range of styles and materials to achieve practically any look you can dream […]
By Rob Robillard Adding a ceiling molding treatment that is then painted with contrasting colors commands attention in almost any room. This article will cover how to apply astragal molding on a ceiling. Astragal molding has a profile composed of a half-round surface surrounded by two flat “fillet” planes. An astragal is an architectural element used at the top or […]
