Freshly painted baseboards can refresh the look of an entire room. Studio Light and Shade/Getty Images Baseboards can add architectural interest and charm to any room. And they can also protect your ...

Baseboards are one of the more awkward spots to paint in a room given their proximity to the floor and the fact we often cover them with gloss paint – a finish notorious for showing even the slightest ...

Q: I am painting a room that has new carpeting, but I am scared to death that if I get one drop of paint on it, my wife will kill me and tell me that we should have hired someone. Anyway, I want to ...

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 ...

If your home comes with standard 3-inch baseboard molding and you'd like to have a more luxurious trim without having to dispose of your current perfectly-good molding you can simply add a line of ...

Measure the linear feet of the walls to be installed with baseboard. To be safe with your calculations and account for any bad cuts, always purchase 10% more material than measured to avoid returning ...

Question: I have some time on my hands and would like to do a few home projects. What are some simple ones I can do without breaking the bank? Answer: There are quite a few. For example, changing ...

Lauren has six years of experience writing and editing home improvement content. She covered lifestyle, DIY, design and cleaning at The Spruce for five years and contributed home improvement pieces to ...

In less than two hours you can revitalize a room just by painting the trim. Pro.com shows you some tips on how to make this job a little easier. A 2 to 2.5 inch angled brush, drop cloth, painters tape ...

If you want to give your room a new life, try painting your baseboards. They can get scuffed and worn down over time making your room look outdated. Painting your baseboards is not difficult if you ...