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 the ...

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 ...

It's easy to install an elaborate cornice when you work in layers, and the end result will add a bold statement to any room. It's easy to install an elaborate cornice when you work in layers, and the ...

For homeowners wanting to create an exceptional or upscale look for a modest home’s interior, it’s tempting to look for magical or miraculous solutions, the remodeling equivalent of a ...

Vinyl cove molding is an easy-to-install baseboard designed to protect the bottom of a wall. The material stands up to brooms and wet mops and resists scuffing, so it is a good choice for laundry ...

Dear James: I like the look of crown molding for my dining room, but I am having trouble getting the corner cut for a good fit. If you already installed the door and baseboard moldings, you probably ...

Intricate crown molding and baseboards—you know, the kind with scrollwork and dentils and multiple layers—are all well and good in a restored historic apartment in some romantic European city. But if ...

For homeowners wanting to create an exceptional or upscale look for a modest home’s interior, it’s tempting to look for magical or miraculous solutions, the remodeling equivalent of a ...

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 ...

Q: I am going to install some new baseboards in our house. My problem is that the corners of our walls are not at 90-degree angles. They are rounded bullnose corners, and the baseboard manufacturer ...