Here’s my not so carefully guarded secret of how to install crown molding on a vaulted ceiling. You don’t. The majority of homes built during the last thirty years consist of both traditional and contemporary design elements. This is most…
[This is part of Our Kitchen Molding Makeover series.] This is the simplest piece of molding to install out the three pieces that make up our crown molding buildup. This won’t take long to install. Above I’m starting in a…
We wanted whatever design I came up with for this foyer to be the same on either side of the arch. That left only one solution — what I call a hanging entablature. All of the moldings in the Before…
This morning I opened my email to find this wonderful surprise from Will in Pace, Florida. Ken and Jennifer, I wanted to take a moment to thank you for the site. The information and inspiration you guys provide to DIY…
A friend of mine bought a new condo that came with a fireplace and stone slip, but no mantel. So I made him one. It’s not an exact Federal style replica, but one that has Federal style elements.
I’m convinced most homes don’t need to be remodeled in the usual way: floor plans opened/floor plans closed; additions of unnecessary space attached; kitchen cabinets replaced with ones that cost as much as a luxury car. Really, most homeowners are…
When wallpaper, stencils, cascading silk vines and other decorating tricks no longer satisfy your quest for the ideal kitchen, then try installing a simple set of moldings and a fresh coat of paint. That’s what we did here. Two shades…
Do you see the little moldings in this guest bathroom? Those are the “upgraded” moldings that came with this house. This half bathroom has twelve foot ceilings, and those little moldings just don’t stand up under such a soaring height….
[This is part of Our Kitchen Molding Makeover series.] On This Page Prepare the Corners Gluing the Scarf Joint Wrapping Molding Around the Air Vent Box Cutting the Cope Joint Glue Molding to the Brick Wall