Lexie is a former Staff Writer at Forbes Home and has over 6 years of professional experience as a writer and editor in the home improvement space. She's previously worked at sites such as HomeAdvisor ...

Brionna is a writer specializing in home improvement, construction, and real estate topics. She leverages her background as a civil engineer and interior decorator as well as her love for ...

The floor is the largest surface in the home, and picking the best type of flooring for your space depends on your budget, lifestyle and personal tastes. Each type has its unique benefits, and ...

Think natural, sustainable, and earthy in every way. In the same vein, artificial flooring is giving way to more down-to-earth alternatives. “We're seeing a big desire for real and natural materials, ...

Wood floors are high on the wish list of many a homeowner and buyer. And it’s easy to see why: Wood has a unique character and glow, especially when polished. It feels warmer to walk on than other ...

Laminate flooring can resemble almost anything: stone, tile, or wood. That’s because it’s composed of a photograph sandwiched between a dense fiberboard base and a clear plastic protective top layer.

If you watch house-hunting shows, you’ve probably seen prospective buyers light up at the sight of hardwood. If you watch renovation shows, though, you’ll also see how expensive it can actually be to ...

Face-nailed flooring, where nails are left exposed, is something you don’t see very often. It’s mostly found in older—like 100 years or more—homes or buildings, although you might come across it in ...