"Solid hardwood is exactly what it sounds like: Planks of real wood that can be sanded and refinished for years to come," says Hoffman. "Engineered wood has a real hardwood top layer over a plywood ...

When it comes to flooring, nothing matches the exquisite beauty and dependable durability of solid hardwood floors. While basic tile flooring may provide your home with average looking floors, solid ...

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 ...

Hardwood flooring is considered a hallmark for floor covering. It has been used for ages and gives a warm and inviting look to any home. The reason I can say “to any home” is because these floor ...

Time to say good riddance to that now old, dated carpet still there when you bought your house years ago. Time for a fresh, modern look. For those ready to replace old carpet with hard surface ...

Q: We’re redoing our floors and have been going back and forth in a heated debate about hardwood vs. carpet. Help our home find a peaceful resolution, please! A: Were your raised like I was? Red shag ...

If you find an older home you love but aren't thrilled with the flooring, don't fret. What you may find underneath might be exactly what you were looking for in the first place. Many older homes were ...

If you’re buying or selling a home, knowing what kind of flooring is in place can impact the price. Even if you’ve never once contemplated the flooring you walk on, buying a house will change that ...

Hardwood flooring installation may cost between $4 and $16 per square foot, depending on the type of wood, design and cost of labour. Whether you’re a first-time home buyer or looking to renovate a ...