Molding & Trim How To & DIY

Ask This Old House mason, Mark McCullough, helps a homeowner update her concrete block, wood burning fireplace with a stacked stone veneer and a slab of stone.

Learn how to save money by making decorative roof brackets with common tools from builder Charlie Silva in our detailed step-by-step guide.

It’s easier to patch imperfections and holes in baseboard than to replace the entire piece. In this video, This Old House’s Tom Silva patches a baseboard using a Dutchman—a wood repair patch that is glued into a custom-cut hole.

Want the illusion of wainscoting without the cost and labor? Find out how you can use simulated panels to achieve the same look.

Watch as Ask This Old House general contractor Tom Silva shows host Kevin O’Connor ways to match historic molding for new renovations.

Ask This Old House general contractor Tom Silva shares a quick and accurate way to cut perfect-fit miters for DIY projects.

Crown molding can add elegance and value to any room. Learn how to complete this project yourself in our step-by-step guide.

This Old House general contractor Tom Silva shows you how to install interior window trim using hand tools. Follow along to learn how.

This Old House general contractor Tom Silva reveals various means and methods of making your own authentic reproduction moldings.

Tired of your boring slab-style door? In our video and visual guide, we'll show you how to add panels to update your door decor.

In this step-by-step video and guide, learn the best way to install crown molding to the joint between wall and ceiling..

This Old House general contractor Tom Silva shares his secrets for producing tight-fitting mitered corner joints on crown molding

This Old House general contractor Tom Silva discusses some of the many options available for trimming out the interior of a room.

Crown molding can add a touch of elegance to any room, but inside corners can be tricky to cut. Read our guide to learn how to properly cut crown molding inside corners.

Cutting crown molding can be challenging, but we'll walk you through different cutting methods and helpful tips in this guide.

In this how-to video, This Old House general contractor Tom Silva shows how to cut tight-fitting inside corner joints