Lee Wallender is a home improvement writer of nearly 20 years and specializes in home remodeling, repair and maintenance. Sami Allen is the managing editor at Forbes Home, with over seven years of ...

Of all the choices in home flooring, wood stands out for many as the most beautiful. Wood is durable, coordinates well with any decor and most real estate agents agree it improves the home's value at ...

With today's advances in wood flooring stains and finishes, cleaning your wood floors has never been easier. Regular maintenance requires little more than sweeping with a soft bristle broom, and ...

Explore the most common types of flooring, from hardwood to vinyl and tile, with pros, cons and guidance on choosing the ...

Q: How do I take care of the wood floors in my home? A: These days, there are many types of wood floors, including traditional strips of natural wood with interlocking tongue-and-groove edges, and ...

Taking care of hardwood floors can be challenging given the everyday conditions of a family and pets. But keeping your home looking crisp is crucial to maintaining your home's value and what is likely ...

Solid hardwood flooring is just that -- a solid plank of hardwood milled into a piece of flooring, usually with a tongue and groove on the edges and ends, so that the pieces fit together on all sides.