Dear James: The old hardwood floors in my parents' house are a mess. I would like to repair them and use as much of the original wood as possible. Do you have any advice? -- Nichole S. Dear Nichole: ...

I love hardwood floors, but do you know what I don't love? Annoying squeaks. The squeaks in hardwood floors are usually caused by loose boards or gaps over the floor joists, which can worsen over time ...

Q: We hired a local handyman to help renovate a bathroom and rework two entry-area closets into a unified closet with bi-fold doors. This meant replacing some of the wide-plank pine floorboards in our ...

The best way to fix hardwood floor scratches is determined by the severity of the scratch. Surface-level scratches can often be remedied by cleaning and polishing the surface. Deeper scratches may ...

Before you reach for the mop, learn what's right for your floor. An expert shares her best tips on how to deep clean hardwood ...

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Q: A metal picture frame sitting on a bookcase fell about three feet and caused a small puncture wound in my parquet floor. The floor was installed in the 1960s and was refinished and stained seven ...

Although area rugs can add a great touch of elegance to a room with hardwood floors, they can also potentially scratch them ...