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 ...

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 ...

Hardwood floor installation made easy. Learn about costs, installation methods, timelines, and how to choose the best contractor for a flawless finish.

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 ...

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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, ...

Replacing the floors in your home is a surefire way to give your space a fresh, new look. At the same time, purchasing quality flooring and hiring an experienced professional can get pricey — fast. If ...

The HelloNation feature begins by noting that homeowners often focus on the color and style of new flooring, but success ...

The glue-down installation method for engineered hardwood flooring is often used when your subfloor is concrete, or cannot accommodate being nailed or stapled. This mode of installation may also lead ...