person feeling white baseboard on white wall - Liudmila Chernetska/Getty Images Buying a house is already stressful enough, but it can quickly become a nightmare when you do a walkthrough in your ...

Baseboard heaters have been an extremely popular choice for many homes since the mid-1950s—and unfortunately, many of these units are showing their age. Dents, dings, scratches and rust spots can make ...

Untended exteriors, like dirty siding or missing shingles can make a home feel neglected. Neglect can be seen clearly with old worn out flooring and dented or scuffed baseboards. Poor repairs, like ...

Q. The baseboards in my house are really beat up from collisions with vacuum cleaners, toys and shoes. They are dented, scratched, and some of the paint is peeling. Do I need new baseboards or can ...

Q: We have carpeting that’s musty and was marked by cats a decade ago. The baseboards are stained and smelly. We’re going to pull out the musty carpet and replace it with wood flooring, but how should ...

First, check for damage. Check for structural damage before re-entering your home. Contact professionals immediately if you suspect damage to water, gas, electric or sewer lines. Throw away food that ...

A reader recently asked the costs of replacing baseboards. Hers were made of dark wood that was painted white but which is now chipping. Her thought was to replace the existing trim with already ...