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Beadboard Wainscoting
To achieve a Victorian look on an interior wall, try a beadboard wainscot. You can buy beadboard at your local lumberyard. ... |
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Construction Temperature
During construction, get the building stabilized with regard to temperature and humidity prior to installation of finish ... |
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Corner Molding
Molding is a detail that enhances any interior. Use a coping saw to get a professional fit in a corner. Nail on one leg of the ... |
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Crown Molding Tips
Here's another great tip from BobVila.com.
If your home doesn’t have the style you wish it had, adding crown molding can ... |
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Custom Millwork
When renovating an older house, consider custom millwork. Cut a section of the railing you need to replicate. The manufacturer ... |
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Decorative Molding
A way to get a good fit when installing decorative molding is to install the first piece with a square end. Then cut the ... |
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DIY Molding
If you are frustrated with the choices of molding styles at the lumberyard, make your own. A 15-piece molding head set for ... |
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Door Molding
Here's how to trim out an elegant door molding. Custom millwork is available in a variety of historical profiles. Miter the ... |
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Engineered Wood Siding
Here's a new concept in exterior trim work. Pre-engineered lumber has several key features that make it a practical option. ... |
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Hammer Check
If you will be working in close quarters attaching new molding to walls or ceilings with finishing nails, first check out your ... |
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Installing Molding
Dress up the rooms in your house with a variety of custom moldings. These moldings are available in many historic profiles. ... |
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Miter Saw
The miter saw is one of the most versatile and accurate tools you can add to your workshop. You can pivot the blade over the ... |
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Moisture Content
Have your building materials supplier check moisture content of flooring, paneling, and trim boards to make sure the material ... |
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Nail Sets
Give your molding or finish work a seamless, professional look. Here' s how: Be sure to use finish nails or smaller brads for ... |
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Protective Trim Coverings
Taking the time to protect woodwork while you paint or work around it will save you time and money. Trim protection tape comes ... |
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Pro’s Secrets for a Perfectly Coped Joint
Here's another great tip from BobVila.com.
You can literally cut corners on jobs like installing crown molding with the ... |
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Removing Old Woodwork
Here's how to remove painted woodwork for refinishing. Score the paint with a utility knife to prevent splitting the wood. ... |
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Saving Trim
To save trim during remodeling, use two small, flat prybars. Slide the thin end of one behind the trim, pull, then insert the ... |
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Storing Dowels
To store dowels, molding and the like neatly off the floor in your shop, you can use empty 3-lb. coffee cans. Attach one can ... |
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Stripping Applied Details
If you have an old house, some paint stripping projects require extra care. Antique woodwork can include applied details made ... |
