Wood trim on your walls adds real value to your home. A chair rail is an obvious addition and is an easy first step to begin with. Here are the basics to help you get started on your first project.

Sometimes the simplest updates make the most impact in a room—and chair rail molding is no exception. More than an easy way to add architectural interest and classic style to bare and basic walls, ...

Q–I am going to install a wood chair-rail molding around the walls of my dining room, using an attractive molding with a contour similar to that of a baseboard molding. My problem is trying to get a ...

Is your dining room ready for holiday entertaining? If not, there’s an easy fix — add a chair rail. A chair rail is simply a molding that runs along the perimeter of the room, dividing the walls in ...

Chair rail is a decorative touch not found in many homes, but do-it-yourselfers can easily add it to create a special flair in a dining room, living room, den or other room. Chair rail is a special ...

Try one of two approaches for two very different results. If you paint the chair rail the colour of the trim, you will get a horizontal band 30 inches or so above the floor. Putting a darker colour ...

Summer is a great time to take on a DIY project. One way to spruce up your home is to add instant architectural detail to otherwise bland rooms. Architectural detail can come in various forms, from ...