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Installing baseboards yourself can help you save significantly on labor costs during home projects, and, it's a handy DIY skill to have.

Baseboards may seem like an insignificant detail, but when fitted badly, they's not only noticeable, but can create areas for opportunistic pests to hide, nest and infest.

There are certain essential DIY skills every homeowner should know and the more of these you can you can master the better, particularly if you want to keep a lid on costs.

We spoke to construction pros for their tips on getting a flawless baseboard finish.

How to install baseboards like a pro

While this is a skill that most DIYers should be able to pick up pretty quickly, there are certain things you can do to make the job run a little smoother.

'Installing baseboards in your home is a pretty straightforward and simple process until you get to the corners,' says Caleb Ingraham, contractor and owner at North Seattle Handyman.

'The type of baseboard you go with, flat or contoured, will affect the difficulty.

'Choosing a flat baseboard will be much easier than choosing a ba

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