The first pieces of baseboard you should install are along the walls where two inside corners meet. The easiest pieces to ...

Hold the base molding against the wall after you cut it to length, and look for gaps. Cut a few braces from 4- to 6-inch ...

Lee Wallender is a home improvement writer of nearly 20 years and specializes in home remodeling, repair and maintenance. Sami Allen is the managing editor at Forbes Home, with over seven years of ...

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Believe it or not, I installed a beautiful hardwood floor by myself in just one weekend. How? I chose a DIY-friendly floating floor. Unlike typical hardwood flooring that must be nailed or glued down, ...

Dear James: There are large gaps between the hardwood floor planks in my house. When I build a new house, what can be done differently so this does not happen again? — Kevin D. Dear Kevin: Newly ...

A bathroom remodel requires making many decisions. One decision is the type of baseboard you want to use in the room. The main options include wood baseboards and tile. When comparing tile versus wood ...

Do whatever is necessary to protect the flooring from damage. We saved the cardboard boxes from the luxury vinyl plank ...