Dear James: My kids have done a real number on our drywall. Instead of repairing them, I thought adding wainscoting would be attractive. Is there a simple and inexpensive way to do it myself? -- Mark ...

Interior designer Heidi Caillier appreciates wainscoting for the budget-friendly statement it makes. "I love to use it in bathrooms on the main walls," she says. "Tiling a full bathroom can be quite ...

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She painted the chair rail and the rest of the wainscoting black for a chic, moody look. Beadboard paneling is super easy to install because it comes in wide sheets, so you don’t need individual ...