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 ...

The problem with mitering (cutting the molding at a 45-degree angle) is that crown molding does not work mitered into a corner. You need to cope the molding; that is, cut the end of one molding to the ...

Have you ever wished that you could have beautifully installed crown molding and trim in your home but you simply cannot afford the cost of hiring a professional? Of course, the best solution would be ...

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 ...

If you've ever installed molding, you know that one of the trickiest tasks is coping the joints. You'll need to use a special tool, called a coping saw, to ensure a snug fit in corners. The thin blade ...

Q: My husband and his friend spent several hours trying to install crown molding in our nursery. They finally gave up because they couldn’t get the corners right. How can they finish the job, so our ...

Question: I am trying to install some crown molding in my living room, but I cannot get the corners to meet properly. Do you have any tips for installing it before I ruin more of the crown molding ...

Carpentry expert Dan Weeks is the perfect person to show us how to cut baseboard and crown molding in your home. "So first thing we're going to do is put our initial 45 degree cut into this baseboard ...

Question: I want to install crown moldings and wonder which is better: solid wood or these new composite moldings I see everywhere? Also, is this a good job for a homeowner to do? Answer: If you’re ...