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 ...

Key Points Clean baseboards last, starting with vacuuming to remove dust before wiping.Use gentle soap and water (or a ...

Having clean baseboards isn’t something that jumps out to a guest as making a house sparkle, but it certainly helps your home look better. Baseboards are solid wood or engineered wood material planks ...

Being able to install baseboards yourself (or skirting boards as they are known in the UK) is such a useful DIY skill to have. It's amazing the impact that new baseboards can have on a room, ...

Baseboards serve a pretty basic purpose, and they serve it well: hide the part of a room where the drywall meets the flooring. Sometimes, though, they’ve got to go, whether it’s because you need to ...

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 ...

You should clean your baseboards once or twice a month. Find out more about what builds up there and why you should clean it.