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Tonight I started painting the chair rail. I like to use Sherwin Williams Semi-Gloss paint. One tip that I learned from a painter years ago really applies to painting this chair rail. When ever you paint trim work, casing, crown molding, chair rails, etc, it’s best to paint the trim work first. When you paint…
Part III of these posts on installing a chair rail involves finishing up the bed molding and filling/caulking all the holes in preparation for painting. You can see my previous two posts on how to install a chair rail at How To Install A Chair Rail – Part I and How To Install A Chair…
Part II of How To Install A Chair Rail covers installing the top rail and the lower bed moulding between the back rail and top rail. I discussed installing the back rail in How To Install A Chair Rail – Part I For the second part of this task we needed to create at top…
In this series of posts I’ll be explaining how to install a chair rail. The design for the chair rail we are using is covered in Final Chair Rail Selection. Installing a chair rail is an intermediate level DIY project. The basic tools you’ll need are:1. Level2. Stud Finder3. Tape Measure4. Miter Saw5. Table Saw6.…
We’ve finally settled on a chair rail for the baby’s nursery. In a previous post I shared a similar chair rail design that we liked. All I did was to make the proportions a little smaller and I changed the lowest moulding to a piece of cove instead of the miny bed moulding that sample…
One of the things we want to do in the nursery is to install a chair rail. By installing the chair rail we can paint the room with two colors, one color above and one below the chair rail. I’ve been searching for good chair rail examples and this one caught my eye. The only…
Installing Bi-Fold Doors Installing bi-fold closet doors is an easy DIY project. In this article you can Learn How To Install Bifold Doors yourself with simple tools. The level of effort in installing bi-fold doors really depends on the condition and type of door jambs you already have. In new construction this is pretty straight…
DIY Wainscoting Wainscoting is an easy way to add some elegance to a room. In our new home I wanted to have a more formal feeling dining room and wainscoting helped us achieve that feeling. Do-it-yourself wainscoting can be achieved in a couple different approaches. You can create faux wainscoting by applying small pieces of…
How To Insulate Basement Walls Insulating a basement properly is rather challenging in cold climates. In this article I'd like to discuss how to insulate basement walls in cold climates. Insulating basement walls in cold climates is a great way to keep your home warmer and drier. However, special care should be used when insulating…
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Tips for Deck and Fence Projects With Spring finally here many of us are considering deck and fencing projects. Maybe you're considering having a new deck or fence built. Maybe it's time to refinish your deck or add some new decorative touches to your tired deck. Spring is the perfect time to plan these projects…
New DEWALT Job Site Table Saws Models DWE7480, DWE7490X, and DWE7491RS DEWALT recently introduced a new line of portable table saws that include significant updates and features. The new line includes 3 new models; DWE7480 - 10" Compact Table Saw, DWE7491X - 10" Table Saw with Scissor Stand, and DWE7491RS - 10" Table Saw with…
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