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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…
