Cut blocks to support the crown molding. Here’s one easy way to figure out the angle for the blocks: Hold a section of crown ...

Removing the aluminum siding from their 137-year-old house in Elgin exposed its original beauty, its owners said.

Don’t Forget the Connectors Structural connectors are designed to hold framing members to the foundation and to one another. They help a building withstand heavy loads, strong winds and earthquakes.