Crown molding is one of those luxury items that many people would like to have installed in their home. Despite its desirability, many find that it’s either too hard to do themselves or costs way too much to hire a pro to do the work for them. Even some professional woodworkers find that this project is a bit out of their comfort zone. And, just about everyone in the trades has a favorite way to do it. But you don’t have to be sad if you don’t think you can do the work yourself or afford to hire someone to do it for you. Turn your crown upside down and install your own crown molding using these tips to perfect crown molding. Read More
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The Secret of Trim – 6 Essential Carpentry Tips and Tricks
I love working with wood. I don’t know if it’s my manstincts kicking in (*New Word Alert: Manstincts – Man and instincts put together), but cutting and shaping wood brings me to a primal state that often makes me raise my head and caveman grunt like Tim “The Tool Man” Taylor. Uh-Uh-Uh-UH-UH-UGGH! Let’s move on from that Tim Allen 90s catchphrase crap before that annoying grunting noise gets stuck in your head. Suffice it to say, I’m in love with woodworking and I really love to share my love with everyone. Ok, that came out wrong. I love to share my knowledge of woodworking with DIYer’s who want to beautify their own home with trim, baseboard and molding, but are too scared to try it because they’re afraid of screwing it up. If that describes you (or you want to pick up a trick or two), read on for tips to help you tackle any trim. Read More