Q. I’d like to install crown molding. The ceilings have a texturized finish. How do I work around this material? I can’t place the molding edge against the ceiling because it won’t lay flush. Jerry ...

Sometimes the simplest updates make the most impact in a room—and chair rail molding is no exception. More than an easy way to add architectural interest and classic style to bare and basic walls, ...

Refinishing projects or installation of new floor or wall coverings often mean that the wood moldings in many homes must be temporarily removed. The moldings must be handled with extreme care to avoid ...

When it comes to home decor, wall color and furniture selection are the usual focal points of decorating. It's easy to overlook the statement-making architectural elements of a room, like decorative ...

Q: I made the mistake of walking through several million-dollar homes one afternoon and saw a feature that I want to install in my own home: a coffered ceiling. I have a living area that I would like ...

You’ll want to start by measuring the walls of the room and determining how much molding you’ll need to buy. (Be sure to buy extra, just in case you make the wrong cut. Many stores will let you return ...

When I left you last week, my grandson had turned into a prune and I had to get him out of the tub and I had hit my word limit, so I will continue the procedures for crown molding. There are two ...

I had thought that I finished the crown molding article but after receiving some feedback and pondering the subject a little more, I realized there more to write on that subject. First let me say, I ...