After all, how hard can it be to paint and nail boards to a surface? All you need to properly install new crown molding is a tape measure, a saw, a nail gun, and some paint, along with brushes.

A well-proportioned crown is often slightly narrower than the baseboard. MDF or paint-grade wood? Medium-density fiberboard (MDF) moldings are affordable and readily available in long lengths ...

While a fresh coat of paint can easily transform a living space, another easy and fairly affordable designer element that will instantly elevate the look of a room is crown molding. Often ...

Painting the trim in your home—whether it’s wainscoting, chair rails, or crown molding—is a way to revamp a room without a major overhaul. “Trim is almost like the jewelry in a space ...

Paint? Make your rounds at the hardware store ... hold them up against the wall and nail them in using a hammer and finishing nails. Crown molding should be nailed into the studs, but for ...

The solution: Don't paint a whole room; paint one element in it. A judicious jolt of color - on a door, a chair, crown molding, a window frame, even stairs - will bring a room to life. Another ...