With 1×4 pieces cut a little longer than the dimensions above, cut three channels with the table saw that are 1/4-in. deep and 1/8-in. wide to accommodate the two 1/8-in. thick dry erase boards ...

There’s more than one way to show them off stylishly in your home. Here’s how the pros do it. By Tim McKeough Family photos, children’s artwork and other mementos can be an interior design ...

Abode. Picture perfect: Pro tips for framing art, photos, memorabilia and more You have endless options for framing — here’s how to nail down the best look for your piece.

Dear Answer Angel Ellen: I’m a first-grade teacher and I love it at the end of the school year when some of the kids draw pictures to give me as keepsakes. Some of them are so thoughtful and ...

VAIL ” In art, as in life, there are no hard and fast rules to follow. The same truth applies to framing, but the results are of paramount importance: When a piece is framed perfectly it adds a new ...

If you already have a frame you like — or if you buy stock frames from an art store like Blick, Ikea or Michaels — you can get a custom-size, pre-cut mat from a vendor on Etsy, Ms. Swan ...

There were some 9,000 local framing shops in the US as of 2018. If you don't frame things often, you don't really have a sense of what things should cost, so walking into one of these shops can ...

If you’re using a mat, buy linen mounting tape ($10 to $15 at art stores or online) to affix art to the mat. If you want a full-service frame-up, local stores or internet-based companies can help.