Dear Matt: Adding crown molding is the finishing touch to make any room look truly elegant. As you have found, it is not easy to fit the corners properly. I have done remodeling in many homes where ...

What is a Coped Corner? Two walls are rarely a perfect 90-degree angle. So getting two miters to meet tight can be challenging, even if you’re a miter saw master. In a coped baseboard corner, one ...

Dear James: I like the look of crown molding for my dining room, but I am having trouble getting the corner cut for a good fit. If you already installed the door and baseboard moldings, you probably ...

Gear-obsessed editors choose every product we review. We may earn commission if you buy from a link. Why Trust Us? The first step in installing attractive wood trim is marking its length accurately.

Vinyl cove molding is an easy-to-install baseboard designed to protect the bottom of a wall. The material stands up to brooms and wet mops and resists scuffing, so it is a good choice for laundry ...

Dear James: I had my dining room remodeled, and I am attempting to do some of the finishing work myself. I am having a terrible time getting the crown molding to fit at the corners. Any suggestions ...

Becca Lewis is home maintenance writer who aims to foster confidence in and inspire DIY enthusiasts at all skill levels. Becca attended Southern Connecticut State University, where she studied ...

Measure the linear feet of the walls where the quarter-round is going to be installed. Purchase this plus 10% more material than measured to account for mistakes and miscalculations. Paint the quarter ...

Editor’s note: Welcome to the 85th installment of Brownstone Boys Reno, a reader renovation diary about renovating a brownstone in Bed Stuy. See the first one here. They also blog at ...