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 ...

Engineered wood flooring has the luxurious look and feel that makes hardwood floors so sought-after by homeowners but with a few important advantages. High on the list? Its affordability. Since its ...

Engineered wood planks are a great option for flooring in many homes. They look beautiful, are cheaper than other luxury products, and best of all, can be installed without a professional. Of course, ...

Tongue and groove flooring provides a water-resistant surface impervious to the elements. Tongue and grooves are designed to lock together, protecting your floors from splitting and warping, which can ...

HGTV stars Ben and Erin Napier touted the benefits of this type of flooring. Its durability holds up to the "beatin' and bangin' on it from grandchildren." ...

Q. I live in a condominium whose ground floor is on a concrete pad. The front of the condo is about three feet below grade. The land slopes down, so the main part of the floor is aboveground. I now ...

Q. I really would like to have a solid hardwood floor, but my existing house has a concrete slab. Is it possible to install a hardwood floor on top of concrete? A. If your slab surface is level with ...

When it comes to choosing between different flooring choices, the options can be surprisingly nuanced. This is particularly true for wood flooring vs. engineered wood. While hardwood floors have long ...

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 ...