Add visual interest—and protect your walls—with these gorgeous techniques. Courtesy of Kerrie Kelly Design Lab Wainscoting is both a pretty and practical addition to your home. In addition to adding ...

Wainscoting isn't just for formal rooms. It also can help protect garage walls from the nicks and scratches of everyday use. Here's how to install it. Remove the existing trim and molding. Using a pry ...

"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 ...

Dear James: Our dining room drywall has been damaged over the years. Instead of repairing it, I want to install wainscoting. Is this a job for a typical DIY’er? — Andy H. Dear Andy: Installing ...

The decorative term wainscoting refers to paneling or planking and trim attached to the wall. Installation is typically one-third of the room height, but real drama can be created in a dining room by ...

The average wainscoting cost ranges between $1,050 and $1,600 for a 12-foot by 12-foot room, though most homeowners spend about $1,325. The type and number of panels, room size, labor costs, finishing ...

If your décor feels flat and boring, it may be time to add some architectural elements. Our feature photo, courtesy of Moen, shows how adding a wainscoting treatment to the walls can turn a dull room ...