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Learn how to seal cracks between crown molding and the ceiling. Find out how to use paintable latex caulk to fill cracks that form between the ceiling and crown molding.
Learn how to repair rotting window trim. Find out if you should use a mold and mildew inhibitor on your rotting window trim, whether you should hire a carpenter or patch the holes.
Learn how to install baseboard molding in a basement. Find out how to use drywall tape in the installation of baseboard molding in a basement.
Learn how to remove paint from interior wood trim. Find out how Ready Strip can remove layers of paint from wood trim and how replacing your trim or molding might be an easier option than stripping the paint.
Get tips on how to paint around trim and crown moulding. Find out how a putty knife can be your friend when it comes to painting around the trim.
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Moldings can add style to a room and serve an important structural purpose too. Moldings offer an attractive disguise for the joints between walls and ceilings, floors, windows, and doors. All homes move as they expand and contract, and moldings will help hide minor cracks in these areas. There... |
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Choosing paint colors for historical homes begins with knowing when your home was built. There are five distinct time periods in American architecture, and if you can place your home into one of them, it’ll be easy for you to choose a historically accurate paint shade. |
A room is just a room until you add some amazing trim details that completely change the look of your space. Crown molding, baseboard, chair rail, decorative trimming panels, and wainscoting all fall into that icing on the cake that is your home category and can really make your home look... |
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Stairs are among the more precarious spots in the home, but they can be even more hazardous without the right hardware. To keep everyone safe, follow these tips for pairing the right hardware with each set of stairs in your home: -- Stairs with at least three steps should have a hand rail... |