Board and batten detailing a charming aesthetic on the walls. It has been used in interior and exterior designs for many ...

Use a nail set and a hammer to ensure the heads of the nails are set below the surface of the baseboard. Fill all the nail ...

The first pieces of baseboard you should install are along the walls where two inside corners meet. The easiest pieces to ...

The fireplace started out with a muted palette of white and beige, which looked stark against the black hearth. Here’s how the DIYers behind the redo completed their makeover — and the trick they used ...

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