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Corner Blocks for Dave’s Living Room & Foyer Archways

Other Posts in Dave’s Series Dave’s Kitchen Crown Molding Challenge Dave’s Foyer Moldings Corner Blocks for Dave’s Living Room & Foyer Archways Hi Ken, Once again I am very grateful for your help! Corner Blocks Q  When using corner blocks,…

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Dave’s Foyer Moldings: An Architectural Subordination Issue

[This is a follow-up post to Dave’s Kitchen Crown Molding Challenge.] Dave and I have been exchanging emails about upgrading the moldings in his home.  This time we’re addressing the all-important foyer. Dave’s foyer has the same issues that many…

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Dave’s Kitchen Crown Molding Challenge

[This is part of my How to Install Crown Molding Series.] Other Posts in Dave’s Series Dave’s Kitchen Crown Molding Challenge Dave’s Foyer Moldings Corner Blocks for Dave’s Living Room & Foyer Archways Ken, I’ve read most of your website and…

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Should I Caulk Moldings Where No One Will See?

Reader Question Just a quick question.  I have installed a chair rail.  I caulked the top part but was wondering if I should caulk the bottom part too?  You can see the bottom part when standing, though.  Need an expert…

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How Do I Build a Corbel Return?

Sean wants to know how I built this corbel return that I integrated into CROWN MOLDING-125.  It’s really easy, I’ll show you step by step.  I don’t have the installation pictures from this project, but I have something similar to…

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How to Transition Wainscoting Baseboard into Door Trim

Hello Ken, Thank you in advance for a minute of your time.  We love the tall craftsman wainscoting that your site shows on WAINSCOTING-100. And we currently have the same baseboards running through our entire house.  My question is as…

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How Do I Make Make This Large Baseboard?

Sean and I have been exchanging emails recently about his plan for building DOOR TRIM-114.  He’s wondering how to make the large, two-piece baseboard I used to complement it.

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Plinth Block Necking/Baseboard Question

Andy wants to know where to buy Panel Moulding-007, and how to install it so it does not interfere with the door. Hi Ken: Your website is one of my favorites.  I have found such great information, and thank you…