Prep the Room. Crown molding is usually nailed to the wall studs along the bottom edge and into the ceiling joists above—a lot of stud-finder work. I skip all that by installing a plywood backer ...

To cut your crown molding to fit the corner, you must know the angle formed by the two walls. The easiest way to do this is by using a 360-degree adjustable protractor such as the Original True ...

CUTTING CROWN MOLDING: Before making any cuts, measure the length of the wall, minus a quarter inch. "Establish where your tightest fit is by making sure both backsides of the crown molding lie ...

What makes crown molding different is it does not rest flat against the wall, so a simple 45-degree cut will not create a perfect corner joint. It requires some unusual saw cuts at 33.9, degrees ...

There are a zillion ways to add character to a plain apartment, but one of the simplest and most transformative has to be molding.We're talking crown molding at the top of the wall, baseboards at ...

Once your molding is glued and nailed up, fill the nail holes with putty, allow it to dry completely, and sand smooth before painting.You can match your crown molding to the wall, but many people ...

Installing crown molding is precise work that requires patience and perseverance. An essential tool for this job is a power miter box saw, which cuts corners quickly and cleanly. VIEW E-EDITION ...

Dear James: I am trying to install some crown molding in my living room, but I cannot get the corners to meet properly. Do you have any tips for installing Here's how to install crown molding ...

It's the weekend, and I'm bathing my grandson. He likes to play awhile in the tub before I drain the water and get him out, so while he plays, I ...