Trim Carpentry

If you do it right, trimming your walls and floors can change the whole look of a house. Learn all the tricks and techniques here.

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    Finish Carpentry Tips Every DIYer Should Know

    Great results, even in bad situations. We'll walk you through the best tips for DIY finish carpentry.

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    Tips for Saving Money by DIYing Trim

    Save hundreds by making your own DIY trim. Here's how to do it.


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    How to Make Easy DIY Trim

    Make DIY trim and save a bundle over store-bought trim. Here's how.


    Amazing Repair Products

    Sometimes all it takes is the right product to make a quick and easy fix.


    10 Best Home Improvement Projects Under $250

    A little can go a long way when it comes to home improvements. For just $250 you can make some...

    Best Practices for Trim Removal

    There’s an art to removing trim. Learn how to salvage the trim you want, while keeping the collateral damage to...


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    What to Know About Coping Trim

    Here's a quick little rundown on what to know about coping trim for inside corners.

    Cutting and Installing Plastic Trim

    Learn the secrets of successful PVC trim installation.


    Interior Trim Work Basics

    All the trim basics from start to finish, plus a clever way to get those miters tight


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    How to Cope Joints for Wood Corner Trim

    Professional techniques for coping perfect molding and trim joints.


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    How to Install Baseboard Molding, Even on Crooked Walls

    Wall molding: Install great-looking baseboards on any problem wall.

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    Trim Paint Tips for Smooth and Flawless Results

    Our best tips for painting trim perfectly. You'll learn how to trim paint like an expert!


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    14 Expert Tips for Tight Miters

    Pro tricks for air-tight joints.


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    How to Cut Crown Molding

    Here is an easier, more precise method you can use to cut crown molding while it's flat on a miter...


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    How to Trim the Bottom of a Door

    This is the best way to cut off a door bottom without splintering the wood.


    How To Trim a Window

    You don't even need a tape measure for perfect window casings!

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    Finish Carpentry Tips

    Great results, even in bad situations. We'll walk you through the best tips for DIY finish carpentry.


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    How to Install Craftsman Window Trim and Craftsman Door Casing

    Stylish Arts-and-Crafts woodwork built up from simple oak boards


    Trim Repair: How to Fix and Revive Trim

    Renew dull trim in one weekend.


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    Simple Window Trim and Door Trim Guide

    Window trim and door trim with old world elegance—it’s actually easier than standard trim.


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    7 Deck Building Tips from the Pros

    Techniques for deck building, framing a deck, building stairs and railings and adding deck trim.


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    How to Prepare Wood Trim for a Smooth Paint Job

    Here's how to wash, sand, scrap and fill woodwork for a smooth finish.


    Third-Hand Crown Molding Hanger

    Mounting long pieces of molding by yourself is a lot easier with this molding hanger.