A variety of hardwood moulding elements.

The right moulding (or trim) can elevate the appearance and value of any space, from the smallest dining room to the largest master suite. Moulding styles come in a variety of profiles that can be installed by themselves or combined for a truly custom look. So when choosing the right trim style for a home, consider available materials, personal taste and budget.

Finalizing hardwood mouldings can be a tricky thing for some. Afterall, there are tons of options out there, and each one has its own look and feel. It’s important to make sure that you pick something that works with the home’s architectural style, as well as your personality as the homeowner.

Whether you’re interested in elaborate millwork with dentil moulding or want to add a simple base cap to your baseboard, this guide will break down the basics so that you know what’s out there when it comes to types of molding styles.

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Transcript taken directly from the Build It With Baird Tips for Sanding & Finishing Wood episode.

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Mantel Shelf Install: Taking a Closer Look

Have you been steadily checking home improvement projects off your list over the past couple of months? If so, this blog might be for you!

The May 7th episode of Ask This Old House, “Mantel, Too Many Light Switches,” follows along with mason Mark McCullough as he travels to Chicago to help install a wood mantel – made and shipped from Baird Brothers Fine Hardwoods – on a 1980s contemporary stone fireplace.

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Baird Shiplap Antique Oak Flooring.

Popularized by Joanna Gaines on HGTV’s “Fixer Upper,” decorating with shiplap has taken on a life of its own. Fans of the show even refer to the versatile hardwood paneling as Joanna’s shiplap. While it originated as a sturdy exterior framing material on the western plains, shiplap is now being incorporated into the design of modern Los Angeles cliff homes, accenting walls in New York City lofts, and, of course, providing gorgeous clean lines to achieve the Fixer Upper rustic modern look in homes in Waco, Texas.

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Second Floor Railing made out of Hardwood.

Everyone loves a good deal. We’ve all seen advertisements, commercials and in-store sales promoting cheaply made hardwood products. Though the sticker price is appealing, inferior hardwood is no bargain. In this Hardwood Advisor, Baird Brothers’ Steve Stack talks about the unmatched quality of fine hardwood, and how Baird Brothers’ customers can be assured that their investment will pay off for generations.

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The Baird Brothers Story.

When a business has almost 60 years of history and experience to fall back on, it shows. Like Walmart, Nike and other well-established brands, Baird Brothers has been around since the 1960s.

Unlike most companies today, they didn’t start up with any sort of complicated business plan, financing or a marketing strategy. They didn’t even have a logo.

The business was born out of necessity and a desire to make something with what was available at hand.

This is the history of Baird Brothers Fine Hardwoods. Read more