Q. I have always liked the appearance of wainscoting, but I am not a good woodworker. I have heard decorative wainscoting can be made with drywall. Is this a project I should be able to do myself? A.

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: 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: ...

VANCOUVER, B.C. - Metrie, the largest manufacturer of interior finishings in North America, announced today the addition of wainscot mouldings to each of its five successful Then & Now Finishing ...

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 ...

Dear Pat: I have always liked the appearance of wainscoting, but I am not a good woodworker. I have heard decorative wainscoting can be made with drywall. Is this a project I should be able to do ...

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 ...

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 ...