Don’t forget to get into the grooves of the crown molding and floor trim while paying extra attention to corners. Washing windows may seem mundane, but they are what allows us to enjoy the views of Mother Nature while allowing natural light to grace interior spaces. It’s a good idea to...
Inspect and repair window gaps between your trim and siding. Apply new caulk. Look for rotted wood around your windows. This has to be repaired, or you may have to replace your entire window. Protect wooden window frames by applying a protective coat of paint to prevent moisture and rot. ...
Apply the foam to the shade with a sponge, being careful not to wet the trim. Rinse by going over the shade with a clean cloth wrung out in clear water. Allow the shade to dry. Also consider these suggestions for cleaning lamp shades: Vacuum lamp shades regularly with the brush ...
Use wood filler to repair scratches, chips, gouges, and other surface imperfections in the furniture and trim work around your home.
Installing a wood floor from Kährs is quick and simple thanks to our innovative locking system Woodloc®. The Woodloc-system locks the boards together mechanically, eliminating gapping between the boards. The superior fit also enhances the floor's performance and durability. Prepare yourself to...
Older homes often have water or insect damage around a window from deteriorated caulking or improperly installed window air conditioning units. Also true of older homes, homeowners want to replace the windows with more energy-efficient ones. Most of the time, the existing trim around the windows ...
After freehand routing close to the scribed lines, use a sharp chisel to clean up the sidewalls and corners. Epoxy the keys in place. Once the epoxy has cured, use a block plane or power sander to trim the keys flush to the slab surface. Then sand smooth. Space keys along the crack...
An old post, but perhaps someone will see this: I have brand new all-wood windows(!), and we’re building trim for them. I would like the inside stop (at least one side) to be removable so that I can get the lower sash out for cleaning, dealing with swelling wood that needs to...
the inside window. Crack the window about half an inch, then ply away at the upper-corner of the tint with a razor. Slowly peel away the tint from the pane. Try to keep the tint in one piece as you clear it off the glass. Repeat these steps on the other windows in your vehicle....
Fill in any gaps that placing the window made. Use small pieces of wood to fill them in. Now your window is ready for trim. It's easier to use trim around a replaced window than to try and stucco or even find matching siding. The trim also adds a finished look to the outside of...