Dear James: I like the look of crown molding for my dining room, but I am having trouble getting the corner cut for a good fit. If you already installed the door and baseboard moldings, you probably ...

It's easy to install an elaborate cornice when you work in layers, and the end result will add a bold statement to any room. It's easy to install an elaborate cornice when you work in layers, and the ...

Sliding chopsaw. Photo by Steve Maxwell. Of all the ways trim can make the inside of your home look better, crown molding delivers the most bang for the buck. It had fallen out of favour for decades, ...

Dear Matt: Adding crown molding is the finishing touch to make any room look truly elegant. As you have found, it is not easy to fit the corners properly. I have done remodeling in many homes where ...

Step into any older home, and chances are that your eyes are going to be drawn to the beautiful molding. Once a must-have in home design, molding has fallen by the wayside in newer construction in the ...

Adding crown molding to your kitchen cabinets can elevate the look of the entire room. It can also be a kitchen upgrade that sets the stage for other improvements like beautiful over-cabinet lighting, ...

It's the weekend, and I'm bathing my grandson. He likes to play awhile in the tub before I drain the water and get him out, so while he plays, I thought I'd bring a rocking chair into the bathroom so ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Architectural detail serves as the foundation of a home's personality. Without it, the space can start to ...

This story has been updated. Q: Our plumber had to cut two holes in our dining room ceiling and remove a section of original cast-plaster crown molding to assess, access and make repairs to the second ...