After 10 years in print journalism, Nick transitioned to the home improvement space. He has specialized in maintenance, mortgages, home warranties, moving, car shipping, home security and more for 7 ...

Dear James: There are large gaps between the hardwood floor planks in my house. When I build a new house, what can be done differently so this does not happen again? — Kevin D. Dear Kevin: Newly ...

Wood floors are beautiful and easy to clean. Don’t spend a fortune getting them installed. Follow these tips to install solid hardwood floors in your home yourself. Before you get started, measure ...

Believe it or not, I installed a beautiful hardwood floor by myself in just one weekend. How? I chose a DIY-friendly floating floor. Unlike typical hardwood flooring that must be nailed or glued down, ...

Heated floors provide not only comfort for feet during cold winter days, but effectively distribute heat throughout a room.

Hardwood floors can potentially have a positive return on investment (ROI), unlike some other home improvement projects. Moving furniture, demolishing the current floor and preparing the subfloor ...

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 ...