October 2019 Blog Archive

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

How to Cut Crown Molding: Using Scarfed Joints and Coped Corners to Get a Perfect Fit
How to Cut Crown Molding: Using Scarfed Joints and Coped Corners to Get a Perfect Fit Wed, Oct 23, 2019 There are three main cuts when you hang  crown molding.  In this video from Old House general contractor Tom Silva, he shares some tricks of the trade for cutting crown molding for miters, scarf joints, and copes. Read More

13 Signs You’re About to Hire a Bad Contractor
13 Signs You’re About to Hire a Bad Contractor Mon, Oct 21, 2019 We've all been there. In many cases, like our own, we became do-it-yourselfers after being dissatisfied with a job that was done. While there are many great contractors, some do leave a bit to be desired. Glowing reviews on a home service websi... Read More