Chauncey grew up on a farm in rural northern California. At 18 he ran away and saw the world with a backpack and a credit card, discovering that the true value of any point or mile is the experience ...

Plastic laminate first came to prominence back in the 1940s and 50s as a popular kitchen countertop material. But by the late-1980s it was beginning to fall out of favor as homeowners began replacing ...

If you’re lucky enough to be working with a perfectly flat subfloor, you can skip this step, but you probably aren’t. Most subfloors have bumps and depressions in the plywood knots or at the seams, ...

Laminate flooring enables homeowners to get the look of wood for less, and it's easy to install. In fact, tongue-and-groove or snap-and-click joinery makes the installation of laminate flooring ideal ...

Q. I plan to install new flooring materials in my home. Can I just remove the carpeting and install my flooring material over the existing subfloor, or do I need an underlayment? I want my new floors ...

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 ...

Whether there is a worn out path or your pets have used it as their favorite pit stop, its time to ditch that old carpet. A carpet will collect dust, dander, and other allergens over time no matter ...

If you’re looking for a project that’ll really challenge your DIY skills, try your hand at installing a laminate floor. This large-scale home improvement will give you a feeling of satisfaction and ...