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.

Key Points Clean baseboards last, starting with vacuuming to remove dust before wiping.Use gentle soap and water (or a degreaser in kitchens), matching the cleaner to the baseboard material.Dry with a ...

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 ...