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Inexpensive Remodeling Ideas – DIY Molding Projects

Several years ago, options for molding were limited. In addition, installing molding as a do-it-yourself project was difficult in that the price for quality molding was so high. Today, you can find some incredible design options for molding and at affordable prices. Depending on the room and area of the room that needs to be updated, you would choose molding that you could then install on your own. Although ...

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How to Make Window Cornices and Trim

It is a real shame that so many people still think that window cornices and trim are used only for country decorum.  Although this type of window treatment does coordinate with a country home perfectly, because there are so many different styles, designs, and materials from which to choose, windows in any home would be beautifully enhanced regardless of interior design.  In addition, window cornices and tri ...

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How to Install Baseboards

Although most people give little thought to baseboards, in truth this type of trim can make or destroy the appearance of a room.  When properly installed, baseboards provide a clean, finished look that actually enhances the room’s overall appearance.  Today, baseboard trim comes in a wide array of options.  For instance, you could choose the standard two-inch baseboard for something simple or go with four-i ...

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How to Repair Damaged Molding

Molding can become damaged over time for a variety of reasons.  For instance, molding might crack, split, warp, or simply start to come loose from the wall.  Molding comes in many options to include crown molding, baseboards, chair railing, and more but no matter the type, if damaged, aesthetics in entire room would be affected.  If you have molding in your home that desperately needs to be repaired, this a ...

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How to Install Crown Molding

Many people think to install crown molding they need a ton of experience and special tools while others feel this type of job is simply too difficult to tackle.  Although there are some tips to making the job easier and the results successful, the installation of crown molding is actually not overly complicated.  Below, we have provided some helpful information to alleviate stress and reduce potential for e ...

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How to Accurately Measure Interior Molding

Interior molding can literally transform a drab, outdated home, turning it into something that looks fresh and new.  The number of homeowners installing new molding has increased dramatically.  For one thing, all types of molding to include baseboards, crown molding, chair railings, etc has changed.  Today, you can find a variety of materials, styles, sizes, designs, and colors.   In addition, molding being ...

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Building a Window Cornice Box

While many people immediately revert to the 1980s when they hear the words "window cornice", a popular window treatment at that time, the truth is that a cornice remains a great way to add character, interest, and style to a window. Although the cornice does not work for all types of home décor, it does for many. Therefore, if you were looking for a way to enhance the look of a room in your home, you might ...

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