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Measure the linear feet of the walls to be installed with baseboard. To be safe with your calculations and account for any bad cuts, always purchase 10% more material than measured to avoid returning ...

QUESTION: If I’m replacing my baseboards, is it better to do it before I replace the carpet or after? And what if the new floor surface is tile? ANSWER: Install baseboards before carpet, advises Steve ...

Is new carpet in your future? Don’t forget to walk through installation details before you buy. It’s important to assess carpet quality and match type to intended use, but you’ll avoid hassles if you ...

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 ...