Last weekend, I had the good fortune to show my son how to install wood baseboard and interior door casing. We’re in the final stages of finishing over 1,000 square feet of living space in the ...

Installing vinyl flooring for the first time can transform the look and feel of your space with a durable and low-maintenance option. By following the manufacturer’s instructions and using the right ...

Plastic laminate first came to prominence back in the 1940s and 50s as a popular kitchen countertop material. But by the late-1980s it was beginning to fall out of favor as homeowners began replacing ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Installing baseboards in your home can be a tricky process, especially when you're dealing with the corner areas where two pieces meet. To ...

The baseboard is the molding that follows the base of the wall along the floor line. If necessary, a shoe-molding, or quarter-round molding, is the small piece of trim that gets installed along the ...

Q: The house I grew up in had vinyl siding, and the trim around the windows was some thin distasteful vinyl that had an end profile like the letter J. I thought it looked abominable. How can you make ...

It's easy to install an elaborate cornice when you work in layers, and the end result will add a bold statement to any room. It's easy to install an elaborate cornice when you work in layers, and the ...

Q: Thank you for your article on exterior trim. Where in San Francisco can I buy the decorative plantons you describe? A: Plantons? Sounds like some kind of tropical fruit. There is no such thing as ...