With its simple lines, affordable materials and ease of assembly, there’s no reason you shouldn’t build this door surround at home this weekend. This is one of those historic door trim patterns that I’ve seen all over the country, and…
By Dylan Snyder Many homeowners look to the past when brainstorming design ideas for newer homes. Homeowners can often make relatively minor changes to the exterior and interior of a home to capture the style of different periods in architecture….
New for 2019: TJOM gets a much needed facelift and a architectural ornaments shop.
I really have the best readers. Check out this submission. Ken, I just recently found (and joined) your website. I have been doing molding on our house for years. Enclosed are some pictures of my efforts. I have done a…
[This post is part of my How to Paint Moldings series.] Step 1: Large Paint Swatch These large paint swatches from Benjamin Moore Paint really helped me narrow down my paint choices. Not that I mind painting lots of test…
Hi Ken, Thanks for the great site! I have included a picture from entry way with moldings that were inspired from your site. The three piece crown, baseboard and art deco door frames from the mirror in the bathroom project…
[Learn step-by-step how to build this FIREPLACE MANTEL-103] Hi Ken, I started a fireplace inspired by your FIREPLACE-103. I substituted 3 coves for your crowns, the top will be a beaded cove to dress the hood up a little. I…
Perfect Craftsman style wainscoting.
[For complete step-by-step instructions on how to build a fireplace mantel like Jason’s, see my FIREPLACE MANTEL-102 series.] Ken; I am a longtime reader of your blog. I have installed your three piece crown design in our Kitchen and used…
Hi Ken I love your website! Using your wonderful tutorial — and with beginner’s carpentry skills — I was able to redo our atrium foyer entrance with an eared architrave today. Still have finish work to do but I feel…