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Low-Cost Updates that Add Value

Custom details add character and dollars. Follow these cost-cutting tips to give your home character without exceeding your remodeling budget.

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Skip Crown Molding

When working with a remodeling professional, molding materials and installation can be costly. Instead, go with less expensive wainscoting and a chair rail. Can't live without the crown molding look? Save money by installing it yourself.

How-To Install Wainscoting



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