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Molding & Trim

   

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How to Install a Fireplace Mantel

Learn how to install a wood mantel on a brick fireplace.
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Saving Old Trim

How to pry it off the wall in one piece
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Crown Molding Forms

A simple angled piece of carved wood at the ceiling can turn a plain-box room into a finished masterpiece. Check out these crown molding designs, from the sleek to the multi-peaked
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How to Install Crown Molding: Cut, Cope & Hang

From measuring to cutting to coping, discover how to easily install crown molding and add sculptural interest to your rooms.
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Mending Miter Joints

Coax your baseboard's outside corners back into place with this simple trick
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Splicing Molding

A single length of molding spanning a wall is best, but when you have to use a second piece, use this technique to hide the gap
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Top 10 Repair Questions

Expert answers to the most frequently asked home maintenance questions
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How to Put In Crown Molding

Tom Silva's step-by-step guide to putting up an ornamental ceiling border
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Removing Baseboard

Get vinyl baseboard off the wall without ruining the surface
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Cutting Trim for Square Casings

Make the right cut for out-of-square windows and doors

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