While wainscoting adds character to a room, it may not directly increase the home value like adding a bathroom or renovating the kitchen does. But the good news is that wainscoting adds aesthetic ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Applying millwork to walls is a sure-fire way to wake up a sleepy room. Just like the exterior ...

Dear Tim: I attended a Christmas party at a home that had wainscoting. It was gorgeous. The beadboard wainscoting was painted a different color than the wall above to accent it. What can you tell me ...

Q: We have wainscoting halfway up the wall in our small bathroom. I believe the wainscoting is original to the house, so about 20 years old, and I think it was spray-painted before installation. It ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." There are a few main types of wainscoting: raised panel, flat panel, beadboard and wall panel, which is ...

Wainscoting is a popular type of decorative wall paneling that had very practical beginnings. It dates back to the 16th century U.K., before moisture barriers were used in walls. Dampness rising from ...

Dear James: We think wainscoting would look good in our dining room. We have extra drywall here from a previous project. Can this be used instead of wood for wainscoting? -- Julie R. Dear Julie: ...