Ask the Builder: Crown Molding Installation

Crown Molding/Crown Moulding: Nothing puts the finishing touch on a room like crown molding. Our eyes are drawn to the sculpted lines that create an elegant look in even the most modest room. Now you can learn the tricks of installing crown molding. Master carpenter and nationally syndicated columnist Tim Carter shows you the ins and outs of completing a project that would make a pro jealous. This DVD includes step-by-step detailed instructions, tool lists, the option of choosing multiple camera angles and a special feature called Tim's Tips that will give you tricks of the trade from an expert with over 30 years of experience on the job site. This action-packed DVD is totally interactive and covers the following topics:

• Required Tools and Safety
• Positioning and Cutting Crown Molding in a power miter saw
• Inside Corners
• Outside Corners
• Ending Crown Molding on a Wall
• Crown Molding On Top of Cabinets
• Crown in 45 and 60 Degree Bay Windows
• Crown Molding in Stairwells
• Cathedral and Vaulted Ceilings
• Fancy Crown Molding Corners and Installtion Tips for Rounded Corners
• SECRET Nailing Tips!
• No Tedious Coping Required!

Available at Amazon.com.

Hometime: How-To Guide to Ceramic Tile

Hometime's Dean Johnson takes you through the steps of installing tile floors, walls, and countertops. He also gives recommendations on underlayment, adhesives, and tools.

In addition, you'll get detailed guidelines for how to layout tile, how to mix mortars and grouts, and how to finish and protect tile.

Topics Coved on the DVD include:

• Prepping Floors
• Underlayment
• Floor Layout
• Setting Floors
• Cuts and Trim
• Grouting
• Tub Underlayment
• Setting Tub Tile
• Countertops

Available at Amazon.com.

Concrete Countertops DIY

Join Fu-Tung Cheng in this step-by-step instructional guide for creating beautiful and functional concrete countertops for kitchens and bathrooms. Fu-Tung’s approachable style combined with his 20-plus years as master designer and craftsman offer easy-to-follow, proven methods for bringing your own concrete countertops to life.

The carefully presented process — designed and tested by Fu-Tung Cheng — takes the guesswork out of concrete countertops.

The result? Concrete counters with a minimum of time and energy — plus valuable skills that will allow you to express yourself with this remarkable and versatile material.

Available at Amazon.com.