Wood trim is supposed to provide a finishing touch to a room. But it doesn’t always work out so neatly. And if you’ve ever tried to install trim and been frustrated by a poor fit where two pieces meet ...

When wood trim becomes damaged, a sophisticated home can quickly look worn-down. Unfortunately, wear and tear is nearly unavoidable when it comes to this material because it's susceptible to scratches ...

Houses built in the past 30 years tend to be low maintenance compared with older ones. One reason is that the exterior siding is likely to be a type that won’t rot and might not need painting. Siding ...

Have you ever wandered into an older home and been surprised to see a number of design choices that seem way more trendy than they should? There may be small ways that the décor is slightly off -- ...

Trim may take up a small amount of space, but the visual appeal it adds to a room is significant. Not only does trim offer a finishing touch to rooms, it can also act like its own design feature when ...

Q: I have just taken back a rental property that I am going to live in. After painting and repairs, I am thinking of replacing the baseboards with something nice looking. Is this expensive and/or ...

Q: I really love the look of those thick-slatted wood blinds. My house is an early 1950s ranch and amazingly has original unpainted wood trim around each window, which is also wood. I think the blinds ...