Maintenance

The trick to keeping a home in tip-top shape is regular maintenance. Renovated has maintenance hacks that can save you time and money.

Best Way to Clean Baseboards: The Do’s and Don’ts for Pristine Results

You vacuum, you mop and you dust. But your baseboards are quietly collecting grime while you’re not looking. Whether staging a home, finishing a reno…

Jul 24, 2025 — By Evelyn Long

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