As a finish carpenter with more years experience than I care to admit to, you do a wonderful job of explaining techniques. You are clear, concise and instructive in a way that any novice or hobbyist/DIY carpenter can learn these techniques. There is a tool that fits into your drill called a nail spinner. It's inexpensive and will take any finishing nail from #4 up to a #10. This eliminates the need for a pilot hole then following up with the finish nail. In using it, the nail for the molding is used and remains behind once it is spun into the molding. A couple taps of the hammer and final setting with a nail set is all that is needed. This is especially handy in that, you needn't let go of an unsecured piece of trim after drilling your pilot hole. Nail spinners are readily available at any home improvement center or hardware store.

@seejanedrill

8 жыл бұрын

+David Johnston Hi David, the nail spinner is a great tool, and is inexpensive. Thanks for sharing! :)

Omg!! Your videos have not only enhanced my diy skills, but your tricks have simplified some previously tedious & frustrating tasks. You are THE BOMB!

@seejanedrill

6 жыл бұрын

thank you, Susan, I'm glad to be of help!

I love the way you teach; you definitely have the gift of teaching and encouragement. I feel inspired, ready to get set up for trim and molding. I am 81, doing most of the work myself in my kitchen remodel, doing things I've never done before, things I've always been told are man's work, and you are my perfect teacher and guide. Thank you for sharing your great store of knowledge. I'll definitely be back.

@seejanedrill

8 жыл бұрын

+Shirley Shumake Wow, that is fantastic, way to go! You are very welcome, and thank you for writing to me! Keep me posted on how your kitchen remodel is coming along.

@katherineravnik5994

5 жыл бұрын

Wow! You are an inspiration! I hope to be still doing at that young age too!

Leah, I just love you. Your great attitude and smiling face always makes me giggle when you start your vids. Thanks for taking the time to show us rookies some stuff.

I have been blue collar tradesman for almost 40 years now, so long that I forget most of what I once knew how to do. Leah, you are a wonderful reminder of the days of sharing knowledge with those that desire wisdom. You are a very good teacher. In short I like most of what you say and do but most of all, I like the way you do it. Please keep up the important work that you do. The world needs more people like you. Thank you.

I’m a plumber but my dad built cabinets and then houses for years. I helped him when I was young before he got out of the business. I also did a little trim work here and there with my old boss on his personal projects. Anyways I always had a brad nailer. I was helping my dad install a door for my brother and since it’s out of town and he couldn’t bring a bunch of tools we used finish nails. I started driving nails like I normally would. My dad chastised me for not using a nail set. Needless to say after learning a trade and parts of many other trades I realized you can always learn more. I especially enjoy learning old tricks even if they’re irrelevant due to technology

@pamelabennett6145

5 жыл бұрын

Hellooo the tips are for if you don't have the technology. So stop your complements with a back hand slap. Sheesh some people!

@joshcowart2446

5 жыл бұрын

That wasn’t a compliment, backhanded or not. Though I fail to see how you interpreted it that way at all unless you’re projecting your own BS onto it

I have watched a few of your videos, and hands down, you have the BEST practical ways of doing the work in the field! Awesome instructions, great techniques! Thanks. You blow the rest out of the water! Please, keep them coming!

@seejanedrill

8 жыл бұрын

thank you very much, Tom, I appreciate the compliment!

I love your videos. Thanks so much! I pretty much know what I’m doing with all kinds of stuff, but I usually start any project by watching one of your videos just to make sure there is not some great trick that would help.

OMG! I ran into your video again, right when I'm finding out how to do crown molding. You're awesome, and love your videos!

Great tips, good explanation. When I measure between 2 walls for crown, base or chair, I use two sticks held together, spread them out tight to the walls, hold together very well, then measure overall length.

Thanks, Leah! Love your channel. Going to install crown today!

Girl you are good and you think of everything to tell us. Thank you very much for this video!

Leah, you are awesome! You make me think I can do this. Thank you for breaking it down for us less inclined to working with wood and DIY projects.

@seejanedrill

7 жыл бұрын

you're very welcome, Janice, glad it was helpful!

I love how you explain everything!!! Thank you so much and Merry Christmas!!!

A gift for teaching, I love your videos and the way convey all the info!

Thank You Leah The nailing trick at the top is going to be really helpful. I'm trying to repair my crown molding that has come loose around my house. I'm going to use caulk but was wanting to try and tighten it up first. Thanks

Leah you are truly a friend of the people. Thank you

Thanks for the video. I am going all in on installing crown tomorrow. You give me hope!

I love you Leah!!! Very instructional and very easy!!

love your videos. These really get me out of my head full of doubt and just doing it. Thanks.

Hello Leah, love watching your videos, have learnt a lot from them. Thank you! Last night I had a dream. You were teaching me how to build a castle, LOL!

Im so glad I watched your video, I was about to install my crown molding upside down. Thanks Leah!

@seejanedrill

9 жыл бұрын

Mary C. you're welcome, Mary, I'm glad it was helpful!

Wow! Great video! I have been watching tons of footage on DIY for remodeling my bedroom. This video has given me some hope of doing this myself!!! Thank you!

@seejanedrill

8 жыл бұрын

+Tiffany Triplett you're welcome, Tiffany, glad it was helpful!

This is great info. It is just what I needed and I appreciate you sharing how to do it without a nail gun.

I have watched so many videos about crown molding and yours was one of the best for beginners. Thanks!

@seejanedrill

6 жыл бұрын

you're welcome, Melissa, glad it was helpful!

Thank you Leah! I kept breaking my tiny bits drilling pilot hole, but i never considered cutting the top off one nail and using it as a bit for the pilots. Thank you so much! Learned a lot here. 😃

@seejanedrill

6 жыл бұрын

you're welcome, glad it was helpful!

Thanks for the tips. This is the second video of yours that I've come across and watched while doing my DIY bathroom rebuild and I've subscribed to your channel.

@seejanedrill

8 жыл бұрын

you're welcome, Dave, glad to be of help, and thanks for subscribing!

I am impressed. I have been looking for a good way to use hammer driven nails for long time and you explained easy. Thanks very much

Omg i love this woman. Exactly what I needed since i didn't have nail gun

Leah! You are my hero! You share all the little details that the other miss. Plus, you encourage me to press on trying new things just by being a woman. Everytime you say "You can do it!" I reply "Yes, I can!" Thank you so much for taking your time to do this.

@seejanedrill

7 жыл бұрын

:)

Fantastic! Thank you so very much Leah! Because of "YOU LEAH", I can do it!

@seejanedrill

7 жыл бұрын

Yes you can :)

You were incredible. Great tone, pace and everything was so clearly explained.

@seejanedrill

8 жыл бұрын

thank you, glad you liked it!

Always enjoy watching your videos clear and constructive , hope your well thanks !

@seejanedrill

9 жыл бұрын

***** You're welcome, Mark, and thanks!

Had to stop and say you're an amazing lady. I can just feel what a great energy you have. And thank you, I'm going to do some crown molding soon!

@seejanedrill

7 жыл бұрын

thank you!

Leah thanks for making your videos and demonstrations so easy to understand.. I can do this..lol Much Love...

@seejanedrill

8 жыл бұрын

+Zoe chavarria yes, you can! :)

Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge.

Hey Leah ...always a joy to watch .....I just patched a hole in my wall using your plug method came out great.....Thanks for sharing!

@seejanedrill

9 жыл бұрын

Southern Girl Interiors that's awesome, thanks for letting us know it worked out!!

You are awesome!!! Thank you for explaining everything thoroughly and making it really easy to understand.

@seejanedrill

8 жыл бұрын

you're very welcome, and thanks!

Thank you for the very clear and pleasant presentation!

Awesome video. You explained everything perfectly.

@seejanedrill

8 жыл бұрын

thanks!

Excellent tips! Thank you

You are a really good teacher...Thanks!

Very fine job at explaining step by step, thank you so much!

Hi Leah!! I love your videos. You explain things so well. Shout outs from South Texas!!!!

@seejanedrill

6 жыл бұрын

thanks, Omar!

yet another project and another Great Video. your crown molding is a bit to fancy for my dinning room however I've been thinking about doing it and now understand how. Thank again

@seejanedrill

8 жыл бұрын

you're welcome!

Okay, you didn't answer the questions I had when I came here, but you answered a lot of other points I didn't think about. So glad I watched.

@seejanedrill

6 жыл бұрын

Hi Christian, we also have a video on how to cut crown molding outside corners, in case you are interested. Here is the link: kzread.info/dash/bejne/hKOTj7iEZdDdYps.html The one that we haven't done yet, but is on our list to do sometime in the near future, is installing crown molding, inside corners.

You are AWESOME!!! Spectacular DIY video

very very well explained!!! muchas gracias!! it was vey helpful, thank you so much

Thanks for taking the time to post such informative videos ... good job!!!!

@seejanedrill

9 жыл бұрын

+kanga1234567 you're welcome, and thanks for commenting!

Very nice video, great info. Thank you.

I love you, you make my work very easy. keep up the good work.

@seejanedrill

7 жыл бұрын

thanks!

Thanks for the wonderful video. 👍

Great video with great explaination

Leah, what about foam crown molding? Any pros or cons to share? Any installation tips? Thank you for all your wonderful videos. You have such a calm and encouraging way about you!

Learned a few tricks. Thanks Leah for another informative video.

@seejanedrill

9 жыл бұрын

SandiRose27 You're welcome, Sandi, glad you liked it! :)

Thanks for your tips n tricks! Very helpful:)

Thank you Leah. You are amazing😀😀😀

@seejanedrill

6 жыл бұрын

you're welcome, and thanks!

Great teacher, and great job !

Love the cross nailing trick. I'll try it out in my next project.

Awesome tips Leah.

@seejanedrill

8 жыл бұрын

+Hunter B thanks, Hunter!

Leah,,, You can do it...! WELL DONE.

Wow! Thank you! This was very educational!

Love it!!! Thank you

Great videos down to earth and smart teaches to my level of understanding

@seejanedrill

5 жыл бұрын

thanks, Brenda! Glad you like them.

Quick tip I figured out while doing my crown molding for the first time ever, yes first time ever, is to mark the ceiling with the pencil not the wall. The reason for this is because the ceiling is white and the pencil mark can easily be covered with the white caulk. My wall color was gray (hers was yellow) and trying to caulk on gray and trying to get rid of the line from the pencil was challenging at times. You can do this!! cause I was able to do this. Again it was my first time doing it and it was a success. The wife loves the job so much she asked me to do the second room. She then likes the job so much again she told me to do the entire house. So I ordered 500 linear feet of 4-1/4” crown molding of her choice and I’m getting ready to do the entire house.

Thanks Leah, I'm Mexican my name is Gabriel, I like your videos, they are very helpful

Awesome! Thank you

Very helpful! Thanks

:-) thank you so much for sharing. As a self-do-it, it really helped me to do it on my own with regular tools.

@seejanedrill

8 жыл бұрын

you're very welcome!

You're pretty amazing! Thank you!

This was a fantastic video. Perhaps you should make a “how to” video on making instructional videos because I wish more of those are as clear and concise as yours. Thank you and you’ve got a subscribers out of me.

Wonderful job I subbed

Thank you!

Thank you Leah!

@seejanedrill

8 жыл бұрын

you're welcome!

I always wondered how the crown molding was put up without damaging it. I thank you for showing us the tip on how to do this.

@seejanedrill

9 жыл бұрын

Sidney Mathious Hello, Sidney! Glad you thought the video was helpful. Regards, Leah

@semco72057

9 жыл бұрын

Do you know of how to remove mold from the wall of a house. I have window air conditioners in two windows of one house and there was leaks around them and the water formed mold.

@oobaka1967

9 жыл бұрын

Sidney Mathious When it comes to mold, if the area of mold is larger than a few square feet, it's best to get professionals to do it. Mold is not good for the lungs. If it's just a little mold, soap and water will do the trick. NOT BLEACH !!!!

@semco72057

9 жыл бұрын

I thank you so much for the information. I hope you are having a blessed weekend.

loved the video, just how do you cut the crown molding?

9-13-2019 Thanks for this Video, Tomorrow morning I'll be working on this...😄

I am learning so much from.you. Thank you!

Another Great Video !! Thank You

@seejanedrill

8 жыл бұрын

+7Westwood you're very welcome, and thanks!

You are great!

well said and we'll done many thanks lia

Finally a decent instructional for the novice. Great video.

@seejanedrill

8 жыл бұрын

+Justin Sterling thanks, Justin!

You Rock Jane! Thanks!

@seejanedrill

9 жыл бұрын

+copievillamaria you're welcome!

It is really helpful

yup.. im repeated others...but you are awesome

Thanks!

Love. This. Smart. Lady

Your amazing thank u

Great video as usual Leah. Is there a video for cutting the crown molding for the corners?

@seejanedrill

9 жыл бұрын

Amirhousein Hazratifar Thanks, Amir. We are working on the video you mentioned. At the moment, we are trying to figure out the best way to present the material in a simplified way that is easy to understand.

Great tip on the pilot hole Ms. Leah. I'm about to put some crown on a corner wall mount cabinet with a 45 degree face frame. Should I do a 22.5 angle cut? I've only done 90's before. Looking forward to your upcoming videos.

@seejanedrill

9 жыл бұрын

***** Yes, absolutely, the 22.5 cut will be bisecting the angle, which is exactly what you are supposed to do. Good luck!

What is the purpose behind using a nail to drill pilot holes instead of a drill bit?

A question for you: I don't have a nail gun. For attaching crown molding to the ceiling, what size finishing nails do you suggest? Would you do the same "cross nailing" that you did with a nail gun? Thanks for the video, it was great!

well said and we'll done many thanks l ia

Good tips. I tend to have some trouble with this.

@seejanedrill

9 жыл бұрын

Cate's Garden Hi Chris, glad you liked it!

With a ceiling that has several areas where it has slight sags so it's not even, do you do the best you can and make certain you do a great job with the caulking or is there any other tricks?

I learn the most from you...

@seejanedrill

7 жыл бұрын

:)

What size nails do you use in the nailer? The nailer looks like a brad nailer, so are brads or nails used? Thanks for the great tips.

New subbie thanks for the videos.

@seejanedrill

8 жыл бұрын

you're very welcome!

Very informative........Thanks......

@seejanedrill

8 жыл бұрын

+Harley Butler you're very welcome!

Girl, u crazy. I love it.