The question: I want to put new, more decorative baseboards and window casings in a few rooms of my house. The problem is, some of the windows are only four inches off the ground - which means there ...

Question: I just had replacement windows installed in my living room. Instead of having standard window trim installed, I plan to make casing trim myself. Is this going to be difficult to fit well?

When it comes to home decor, the little details can make all the difference. On average, installing trim costs between $0.50 and $25 per linear foot, and it’s a great way to add a touch of elegance ...

Dear James: I want to jazz up my dining room windows with decorative casing trim while I am having replacement windows installed. How can I do this trim project myself? -- Debra H.

Dear James: Over the years, our pets and children and scratched the wooden window and door trim. Is it possible to replace the trim without buying woodworking power tools? — Char W. Dear Char: New ...

Editor’s note: Welcome to the 85th installment of Brownstone Boys Reno, a reader renovation diary about renovating a brownstone in Bed Stuy. See the first one here. They also blog at ...