Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Installing new trim should be easy, right? Just measure the boards, cut the miters, and nail the trim in place. Well, it’s not ...

Last weekend, I had the good fortune to show my son how to install wood baseboard and interior door casing. We’re in the final stages of finishing over 1,000 square feet of living space in the ...

Gear-obsessed editors choose every product we review. We may earn commission if you buy from a link. Why Trust Us? The first step in installing attractive wood trim is marking its length accurately.

Note: For less flexible baseboard, the best solution is to simply fill any gaps with caulk. Select a premium acrylic latex caulk ($3-plus per tube) that says “paintable” on the label. Force the caulk ...

Editor’s note: Welcome to the 85th installment of Brownstone Boys Reno, a reader renovation diary about renovating a brownstone in Bed Stuy. See the first one here. They also blog at ...

Some homeowners may choose to have a contractor do the "big jobs" in a renovation and then, to save money, handle the finishing work - such as installing trim - by themselves. That's a big mistake - ...