Given the pervasiveness of home ownership, it only follows that home improvement is an important topic for many of us. Even if you’ve had disappointing experiences before, these tips will help you do things right this time.

Stained wood is almost always more appealing than painted wood on baseboards. Warm, natural wood brings classic style to any decor. Furthermore, wood stain does not readily show scuffs or scratches. Painted baseboards, on the other hand, leave very little to the imagination. With the large selection of stains to choose from, you can match your baseboard to any color decor.

When paintings or decorations have left holes in your walls from hanging, paint and spackle can clear them up. First, go to a home improvement center and buy spackle. If the holes are small, you won’t need that much spackle. If the hole is really small, then you can use something as …