When Hurricane Harvey left several inches of standing water in Alison Walters-Dominguez's Sharpstown home, she knew exactly what she would do. As much as she loved her wood flooring, she ripped it out ...

Tile’s hardness also means it’s less forgiving to your belongings. Drop a plate or a wineglass, and odds are you’ll be sweeping up shards instead of setting it back in the cupboard. And while ceramic ...

Whether you're spiffing your home up for sale or just updating a room, wood is America's favorite choice for flooring. But it's not practical for every room. There are now options that not only look ...

Porcelain wood tiles, which come in various shades from pecan and cherry to weathered tan, are durable, affordable and trending up. Photo courtesy of Floor Coverings International. (M S International, ...

New hardwood floors can look amazing. Hardwoods are the number one pick for new flooring, but they can be expensive. Rachel Trobman wanted new beautiful and durable hardwood floors for her guestroom, ...

Interior designers highlight seven different tile patterns that they find to be tacky and outdated when used on bathroom ...

Tile that looks like wood isn’t new, but the current trend leans more Scandinavian than farmhouse. Instead of rustic wood-look floor tile, think minimalist feature walls, clean lines and light wood ...

Over the years, Mike Holmes has given us his best tips and tricks for a seamless home renovation. And this construction guru, host of HGTV's "Homes and Holmes," knows how fundamental the flooring ...

When it comes to home flooring, don’t feel you have to play by the rules. The best flooring for your home is no longer confined to wooden planks (ideal for living spaces where you want the look and ...

There’s little doubt that hardwood floors — whether light or dark, wide plank or herringbone pattern — add a specific feeling of nostalgia for how we think of home. Shag carpeting and linoleum may ...

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