The quiet crisis unfolding in many homes is not a burst pipe or a dramatic flood, but a slow, persistent problem hiding in ...

Why is it that baseboards need to be covered in dirt and grime before we even notice that they need to be cleaned? If this is your experience, too, know that you’re not alone. It’s pretty easy for ...

My family’s house is what you’d call a “landlord special.” It was used as a rental for years before we bought it, and you can tell. There are layers of flooring installed on top of each other, ...

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 ...

Courtney Balestier is the Apartment Therapy Creative Studio Senior Writer. She holds a master's degree in magazine journalism from NYU and lives in Pittsburgh, where you'll find her doing DIY projects ...

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 ...

When it’s time to clean the house, the baseboards at the bottom of your walls often get neglected. Dust and grime stick to these spots like glue, making the rest of your home look more unkempt. The ...