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Beginner’s Guide to Installing Crown Molding
Beginner’s Guide to Installing Crown Molding Sun, Sep 19, 2021 Canada's handyman, Steve Maxwell, discusses EZCrown... 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, but the 1980s saw the beginning o... Read More
By Steve Maxwell

CROWN MOLDING MADE EASY... Confessions of a DIY Weekend Warrior by Dr. Athas N. Kometas
CROWN MOLDING MADE EASY... Confessions of a DIY Weekend Warrior by Dr. Athas N. Kometas Thu, Oct 24, 2019 Crown Molding Made Easy Confessions of A DIY Weekend Warrior by Dr. Athas N. Kometas As a dedicated DIY weekend warrior, the details of construction have always fascinated me.   Understanding ‘the why’ and ‘the how’ things are done co... Read More

INSTALLING TRIM: Five Tips for Great Results
INSTALLING TRIM: Five Tips for Great Results Sat, Oct 29, 2022 Installing your own trim, moulding and baseboard is one of the most useful do-it-yourself home improvement ventures you can take on. It’s also a bedrock skill for woodworking in general. Whatever your motivation, here are five trim installation trick... Read More

Everything You Need to Know About Crown Moulding Sizes & Dimensions
Everything You Need to Know About Crown Moulding Sizes & Dimensions Thu, Oct 27, 2022 Crown molding will lift any room in your home, drawing your eyes up, making the ceiling feel higher. They also give the space balance and proportion by establishing a decorative transition between the walls and ceiling. Crown moldings offer an easy w... Read More

7 Types of Crown Molding for Your Home
7 Types of Crown Molding for Your Home Sat, Aug 20, 2022 Crown molding dates back to ancient Greeks and Romans. Its decorative and functional trim is usually found where the top of the wall meets the ceiling. Today, you’ll see crown molding in all styles of homes. This article focuses on the different mate... Read More

CROWN MOLDING: Put These Five Tips Into Practice & Enjoy Better, Faster Results
CROWN MOLDING: Put These Five Tips Into Practice & Enjoy Better, Faster Results Sat, Jul 09, 2022 If you’d like to install crown molding at your place, this article can help you do it better. You’ll learn tips that I’ve found helpful over four decades of working with wood, including a recent innovation that solves one of the main challenges of in... Read More

SANDING BETWEEN COATS: The #1 Most Important Wood Finishing Step
SANDING BETWEEN COATS: The #1 Most Important Wood Finishing Step Sat, May 07, 2022 If you are staining your crown, this is a great tutorial... Read More

Tips and Techniques for Finishing Trim
Tips and Techniques for Finishing Trim Wed, Apr 20, 2022 Achieving a flawless finish is all about proper prep, taking the correct steps, and applying the right product with quality tools. Read More

14 Expert Tips for Tight Miters
14 Expert Tips for Tight Miters Mon, Apr 18, 2022 Pro tricks for air-tight joints.  Read More

What To Know About Miter Saw Blades
What To Know About Miter Saw Blades Fri, Apr 15, 2022 Miter saws are popular tools among professionals and DIYers for good reason. They let you precisely cut a variety of materials, helping complete work quickly and safely. Using one makes installing EZCrown even easier!  Read More

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