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May 2012

Molding Before & Afters

Before & After: Craftsman or Victorian Window Valance Box

When my mom and dad asked if I’d like to paint their small, tasteful bungalow, I couldn’t resist adding a few moldings at the same time. Mom, a talented seamstress, was going to throw away her old fabric window valances…

DIY Molding Projects, DOOR TRIM, Pattern Book, PILASTERS

How to Build PILASTER-103 for About $35.67

Traditional & Victorian Styles Think of a pilaster as nothing more than a column flattened against a wall.  Some are fluted, some are flat and some, like this one, have inset panels. The inset panels add that extra detail —…

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Should I Caulk Moldings Where No One Will See?

Reader Question Just a quick question.  I have installed a chair rail.  I caulked the top part but was wondering if I should caulk the bottom part too?  You can see the bottom part when standing, though.  Need an expert…