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January 2012

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Plinth Block Necking/Baseboard Question

Andy wants to know where to buy Panel Moulding-007, and how to install it so it does not interfere with the door. Hi Ken: Your website is one of my favorites.  I have found such great information, and thank you…

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How Do I Blend a Crown Molding Scarf Joint? Part I

[This is part of my How to Install Crown Molding Series.] PJ is installing crown molding in his small New York City apartment. His question is about splicing two pieces of crown molding together. PJ’s scarf joint. Dear Ken: I stumbled…

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DIY Molding Makeover Checklist

[This is part of Our Molding Makeover series.] Jennifer asked me if I’d make her a checklist for Our Molding Makeover. She said that even though we’ve talked about the project at length many times, to her the process is…

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Romantic Molding Design Date: Wine, Candles and Decorating Books Leads to Rough Sketch

[This is part of Our Molding Makeover series] When Jennifer called and said she wanted to spend the evening reviewing the moldings we think we want in our Tucson townhouse, I suggested we also celebrate our recent milestone of surpassing…

Jennifer's Nest, Our Molding Makeover Updates

Starting Our Molding Makeover: Defining and Limiting the Task

By Jennifer [This is part of Our Molding Makeover series] Two weeks ago we decided to install moldings throughout our home.  If this were a painting project, I would have immediately started scampering around wielding paint chips and constructing and…