When buying baseboards in the past, you only had just one choice: natural wood, usually pine or hemlock. Now, the choice of materials for baseboards and trim has expanded to include MDF and plastic.

Q: I am painting a room that has new carpeting, but I am scared to death that if I get one drop of paint on it, my wife will kill me and tell me that we should have hired someone. Anyway, I want to ...

Question: I have some time on my hands and would like to do a few home projects. What are some simple ones I can do without breaking the bank? Answer: There are quite a few. For example, changing ...

Q. What does it cost to replace baseboards? Mine are made of dark wood that was painted white, but is now chipping. I’m interested in replacing the existing trim with pre-painted, faux-wood baseboard.