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Beautify Your Home With Crown Molding and Other Trim Upgrades

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Bring Back the Charm

Sometimes beautiful old house details are swapped out for trendy design, and newly-built homes can lack the character of trim and custom millwork altogether. If the architectural details of yesteryear are what you crave, get the look for less with some DIY.

Putting up crown molding, installing beadboard wainscoting, and creating an archway may sound intimidating. But, we've got everything you need—including step-by-step instructions chock full of pro tips and advice, shopping lists, and tool lists—to help you get the job done with confidence. Before long, your home will be looking old again—just the way you like it.

Gallery: 12 DIY Projects to Add Old-House Charm
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