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Molding Tip: Why do we measure from a miter’s short point?
How to measure trim work more quickly tape measure tips by Mark MyFixitUpLife

The goal for molding and trimwork is to make it look like it grew there. Here’s a molding tip that shows how to measure from a miter’s short point.

How to attach trim to a wall that’s not flat – lumpy and bumpy
Wall not flat? Here's a pro tip from carpenter mark

If your DIY home improvement goal includes trim or an architectural feature wall, this little pro tip will help create the look you want without…

How to replace a porch post
MyFixitUpLife YouTube How to replace a rotted porch post

Want to see how to replace a rotted porch post? Just about all the rotted porch posts I’ve seen share one thing in common: Water…

How to trim a plank ceiling
Basement remodel ceiling plank Armstrong Woodhaven

We installed a plank ceiling in a basement makeover, and it has gotten some rave reviews. Best of all, the homeowner has shared with us…

Why paint shoe molding? Find out why primer isn’t enough.
Mark MyFixitUpLife shoe molding

It was seem like busy-work to paint shoe molding. With a fresh coat of paint, it can raise the level of craftsmanship by creating a crisp border to the floor.

How to install shiplap wall trim
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Here’s how to install shiplap, and make over a room with Arauco’s primed pine nickel gap ship lap boards. Selecting a primed product helps when…

How to trim a door: tools, tips, techniques
2016_MyFixitUpLife_Mark_Door Trim_Basement Renovation_Dewalt Nail Gun_

How hard can it be to add three pieces of wood to a door jamb? Um…Check this video to see how I trim a door…

How to install wood wainscoting and vertical trim
2016 MyFixitUpLife Wood Naturally wainscoting installation - Mark

Wood wainscoting is one of my favorite interior finishes. It’s fun, clean, and all carpentry. And it looks sensational. In this video I run through…

Installing Crown Molding: Getting started and Pro tips
2016_MyFixitUpLife_Extreme How-to_Crown Molding

I adore crown molding. I like installing it, too. I’m sharing tips that can help get first timers started and idiot proof it for the…

How to trim a door like a pro
2016_MyFixitUpLife_Mark_Door Trim_Basement Renovation_Dewalt Nail Gun

I share some time- and job site-tested tips on how to trim a door. In this video we run through some tools, tips, and materials…

How to Cut and Install Crown Molding Like a Pro
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Get-started crown molding advice for first-timers and idiot-proofing for pros with this advice from Mark on how to cut and install crown molding like a pro.

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