Baseboard molding is the wood trim that runs around the perimeter of the wall at floor level. It serves as a decorative accent; it also conceals the expansion joint between the edge of a wood floor ...

When it comes to cleaning your moldings, chances are the task falls into the “out of sight, out of mind” category, and you aren’t doing it enough. Because if you can’t see the dirt, it isn’t really ...

Note: For less flexible baseboard, the best solution is to simply fill any gaps with caulk. Select a premium acrylic latex caulk ($3-plus per tube) that says “paintable” on the label. Force the caulk ...

Intricate crown molding and baseboards—you know, the kind with scrollwork and dentils and multiple layers—are all well and good in a restored historic apartment in some romantic European city. But if ...

Getting clean lines when caulking baseboards or door and window trim can seem daunting. But this simple trick you have on ...

It may not be particularly fun, but cleaning baseboards is faster and easier than you'd think. Our editors and experts handpick every product we feature. We may earn a commission from your purchases.

Clean your baseboards once monthly, per pros—and more if your home has high foot traffic, kids, or pets. Cleaning your baseboards can improve your home's air quality. For a deep clean, wipe down your ...

Editor’s note: Welcome to the 85th installment of Brownstone Boys Reno, a reader renovation diary about renovating a brownstone in Bed Stuy. See the first one here. They also blog at ...

I hate cleaning my baseboards. For nearly every other cleaning task you can think of, I have a reminder set on my phone so I never forget to do it. Clean the bathroom? Check. Wash the comforter? Yup.