Use 1-1/2-in., 18-gauge brad nails to secure the quarter-round snugly to the baseboard molding every 16 to 20 inches—more if the wall is abnormally crooked. 18-gauge brad nails also create smaller ...

Vinyl cove molding is an easy-to-install baseboard designed to protect the bottom of a wall. The material stands up to brooms and wet mops and resists scuffing, so it is a good choice for laundry ...

Dear Matt: Adding crown molding is the finishing touch to make any room look truly elegant. As you have found, it is not easy to fit the corners properly. I have done remodeling in many homes where ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. Crown molding can make any room look a ...

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 ...

Shoe molding can both elevate your floorboards and help protect your walls. Both decorative and functional, shoe molding is a finishing trim added to the bottom of a baseboard that can make a room ...

Q: I have vinyl flooring in my kitchen. Around the perimeter of the room, I would like to install some vinyl base molding so that the entire thing is washable. Is this any different from installing ...

Having spent 30+ years in residential construction, contracting, remodeling, maintenance and home repair, Deane now contributes DIY, informational and financial content as a freelance writer and ...

It's the weekend, and I'm bathing my grandson. He likes to play awhile in the tub before I drain the water and get him out, so while he plays, I thought I'd bring a rocking chair into the bathroom so ...