Engineered flooring and laminate flooring are both cost-effective, durable alternatives to solid hardwood flooring. Engineered flooring is somewhat closer in appearance to solid hardwood due to its ...

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 ...

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 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 ...

If the floors beneath your feet are looking a bit worn, you’ve probably thought about replacing them. You may have even considered trading what you have for something more trendy or durable, such as ...

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Person laying laminate floor planks on the ground - Toa55/Shutterstock Laminate is one of the best flooring types to choose from for your home. And although installing laminate is already rather ...

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