Dear James: I have always liked wainscoting on walls. The old drywall has dents and loose joint tape. Is it possible to install wainscoting myself over the old walls? —Aleta N. Dear Aleta: Wainscoting ...

There's no single right way to install bead-board wainscoting. It all comes down to your budget and how much time you want to spend on the job. Some professional finish carpenters remove the drywall ...

Q: Much of the drywall has been nicked by my kids over the years. I would like to add wainscoting in the dining room instead of replacing the drywall. How can I do this myself to save a few bucks? A: ...

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? Dear Andy: Installing wainscoting on a ...

Question: 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? Answer: If ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Wainscoting is a decorative wall application that has been around for centuries. This architectural feature isn't just for show—it ...

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 ...