Contractor using a caulking gun along a baseboard - Aquaarts Studio/Getty Images When you think of a home renovation project, tasks like painting the walls and installing new fixtures might be the ...

When buying baseboards in the past, you only had just one choice: natural wood, usually pine or hemlock. Now, the choice of materials for baseboards and trim has expanded to include MDF and plastic.

Why is it that baseboards need to be covered in dirt and grime before we even notice that they need to be cleaned? If this is your experience, too, know that you’re not alone. It’s pretty easy for ...

When it comes to cleaning, baseboards tend to fall into the "out of sight out of mind" category. Sure, they show sign of wear and tear and can accumulate dust, pet hair and grime (especially after ...

Vacuum the carpet, sweep the floors—many of us tackle these chores on a weekly basis, but how often to do you clean your baseboards? Baseboards are often neglected in our cleaning regimens, but the ...

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Fix trim and plates around the home, such as window frames, vent covers, outlet covers, and baseboards. Cover minor damages, to walls, shelves, cabinets, and doors. Repaint banisters and furniture to ...