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[This is part of our Our Molding Makeover. See all updates here.] I thought I’d paint the center of this applique gold to see how it looks up against our blue ceiling border. Come take a look and tell me…
[This is part of The Joy of Craftsman Moldings series.] A Cafe Just Like Home Walking into this Craftsman style home in Tucson is like walking into my aunt’s 1923 Craftsman bungalow in Royal Oak, Michigan. Similar beautiful door and…
[This is part of our How to Install Moldings series.] Fill In the Blanks With Paint When you want to make absolutely sure you’ve got the right molding proportion — like the height of a wainscoting or the width of…
Acanthus Rosette, Rectngular Applique This applique would also look nice in the capitals of a door or window entablature. The capitals of a fireplace mantel would be another great place. The details you need to order this appliqe are right…
Note: The tip is for those of us who don’t own a biscuit joiner. [This is part of our How to Install Moldings series and Our Molding Makeover Updates.] Here’s how I deal with a butt joint that won’t stay…
Violin & Lute, Ribbon & Frond Musical Instruments Applique This woodworking applique is perfect for the center of a door surround or fireplace mantel. Here are the details you’ll need to order one for yourself. Applique Specifications
By Jennifer To hear recent transplants talk, the only true safety in Tucson lies in retreat along the freeway to Vail or Marana, and the neighborhood where I grew up is a meth-crazed wasteland. For me, part of nesting has…
In a few minutes their peaceful, sun-drenched nap will abruptly end when I fire up the miter saw, then the table saw, then the air compressor and then finally the nail gun. I flash of guilt sweeps over me, and…
