Brenda Shaffer calls herself a do-it-yourselfer. "I was trying to be real careful and I made some boo boos, and I thought I would put crown molding up," she said. No one's perfect. "I had surgery on ...

"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 ...

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 ...

Typically found in traditional homes, molding has been used throughout architectural history to embellish walls and ceilings. Whether crown mouldings around the ceiling, or wall moldings creating a ...

There’s this persistent myth: making your home look expensive requires hiring professionals or having serious carpentry skills. Many of those details that register as ‘high-end’ are, in reality, ...

Homes with soaring ceilings and open layouts can be beautiful though sometimes cold or bland. Handsome trim work, however, can be the antidote to the severe angles and the plain lines of some ...