People with older homes often ask how they can update and upgrade the interior trim inexpensively. One of the best ways is to add casings around windows that only have drywall returns.

1. Replace both the existing window stool and apron at the bottom of the window. The new pieces will need to be slightly wider to accommodate the case molding you’ll add on the sides.

2. Choose new case molding that matches the material used elsewhere in the room, around doors or cased openings.

3. In the side pieces, cut a square at the bottom where they meet the stool, and a 45-degree miter cut at the top.

4. In the top piece of molding, have a 45-degree miter cut on each side that matches up with the two side pieces.

5. Paint the drywall along with the new molding, and no one but you will know it isn’t a fully cased window!

If you’re considering adding exterior window trim to your windows and are unsure about which designs to choose, we recommend checking out our detailed article on exterior window trim design ideas.

Watch the video above to find out more.

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Danny Lipford is a home improvement expert and television personality who started his remodeling business, Lipford Construction, at the age of 21 in Mobile, Alabama. He gained national recognition as the host of the nationally syndicated television show, Today's Homeowner with Danny Lipford, which started as a small cable show in Mobile. Danny's expertise in home improvement has also led him to be a contributor to popular magazines and websites and the go-to source for advice on everything related to the home. He has made over 200 national television appearances and served as the home improvement expert for CBS's The Early Show and The Weather Channel for over a decade. Danny is also the founder of 3 Echoes Content Studio, TodaysHomeowner.com, and Checking In With Chelsea, a décor and lifestyle blog.

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