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 ...

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 ...

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, ...

Crown molding is a decorative trim—placed where wall meets ceiling—that lends a touch of polished elegance and personality to a space. In its early days it served the very utilitarian function of ...

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, ...

"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 ...

A house can speak multitudes about its homeowners, from the furniture that fills it to the woodwork and paint colors used to adorn it. The way a person decorates their home can be a reflection and ...

Because crown molding is so thick and ornate, it can weigh down the room and make it seem to shrink. Trim is still possible ...

Builder grade? Never heard of her. Forget paint, forget wallpaper—in our book, there’s no better way to bring a custom feel to your space than with classic crown molding. While the term molding is ...

Instead of spending $10-20 on a commercial wall shelf why not make your own from a strip of crown molding. You'll also need a board for the top of the shelf and whatever sandpaper and paint or varnish ...