Flooring

It might be back-breaking work, but somebody’s got to do it. Make your time flooring more enjoyable by learning these skills and techniques.

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13 Cleaning Products You Should Never Use on Your Wood Floors

They’re gorgeous — and easy to ruin. Avoid these damaging mistakes and find out what you really need to keep your wood floors in tip-top shape.

Homebuilding Sector Drives Construction Employment Surge

Residential construction led the way to another positive month for construction employment.


This is the Absolute Best Flooring for Increasing Home Value

So, can the right flooring actually increase your home's value? The answer is, yes.


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Water-Based vs. Oil-Based Polyurethane Floor Finish

Find out which finish is best for your project, water-based or oil-based polyurethane. Both are durable and good-looking, but there...


Best Products for Marble Floor Cleaning and Maintenance

Don't stress out over the upkeep of your beautiful marble floor. Here are the best solutions on the market for...

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What Is the Best Flooring for a Basement?

Looking to install flooring in your basement? Choose one of these five basement-friendly flooring options and enjoy good looks and...


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Everything You Need to Know About Laminate Flooring

So many flooring choices! Here's what you need to know about laminate flooring to help you decide if it's the...


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Everything You Need to Know About Marble Flooring

Marble flooring is timeless in style and beautiful in appearance. But how will it hold up in your home? And...


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8 Essential Tools for Laminate Flooring Installation

Installing laminate flooring is definitely a DIY project that will save you money, but you'll need specific tools for a...


What to Know About Saxony Carpets

There are lots of reasons to choose classic, timeless and oh-so-soft Saxony carpet for your home.


What to Know About Polyester Carpets

Learn why polyester carpet remains such a popular residential flooring option.


What to Know About Nylon Carpets

Learn about the advantages that make nylon carpet the most popular carpet material in the world.


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What to Know About Olefin Carpets

Find out the reasons why olefin carpet is a top carpet choice among homeowners.

Simple Squeaky-Floor Fix

A super-simple solution for a common house problem.


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Everything You Need to Know About Triexta Carpet

Triexta carpet is the newest carpet material on the market and it's growing in popularity. Find out what it is...


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The Pros & Cons of Frieze Carpet

Frieze carpet is popular, especially for high-traffic areas. Learn all about frieze carpet so you can decide if it's right...


What You Need to Know About Vinyl Flooring Durability

We put two kinds of vinyl flooring options to the test and this is what we learned.


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What to Know About Berber Carpet

Everything you need to know about Berber carpet and whether it's right for your home.


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Best Cleaners for Your Hardwood Floor

Find the right wood floor cleaner to keep your wood floors looking their best.


The Best Carpet Cleaning Machines for Your Home

For dirt, stains and everyday messes, what's the best carpet steam cleaner? Here are our picks for best carpet cleaners,...


How to Choose the Right Robot Vacuum

There's a lot to love about robot vacuums, the compact, computerized vacuum cleaners that clean floors without any effort on...


Flooring Ideas for the Bedroom

These bedroom flooring ideas help you decide what flooring is best for your bedroom.

How to Protect Your Floors From Salt This Winter

How to Protect Your Floors From Salt This Winter


Cheap Flooring Ideas: 10 Best Low-Cost Alternatives to Hardwood Flooring

Flooring is one expense that can eat up a large portion of a remodel budget, but you don't have to...


12 Painted Floor Ideas to Inspire Your Next DIY Project

Painted floors can add personality and fabulous flair to a space. Make a statement with these inspiring ideas.


How to Clean Marble Floors

Marble is porous and susceptible to staining. Here's how to clean marble properly and keep it looking its best.


How to Clean Laminate Wood Floors

These dos and don'ts for how to clean laminate wood floors will ensure you don't ruin them!


How to Install Cork Tile Flooring

Easy-to-cut cork tiles and a homemade cutting jig make this a hassle-free DIY project.