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Considering new flooring? Here’s all the info you need to choose your flooring and maybe even install it yourself!

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Tear Through DIY Projects with the Family Handyman Approved Diablo Demo Demon Saw Blade

If you're planning on adding a window, knocking down a wall or re-roofing your garage, pick up a Diablo Demo Demon 24-tooth circular saw blade.

 

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Engineered Hardwood vs. Solid Hardwood Flooring: Which Is Best for Your Home?

Solid and engineered hardwood flooring are both great options for homeowners, each with their own benefits and drawbacks.


The 10 Best Engineered Wood Flooring Options, According to Reviews

Engineered wood flooring is a beginner-friendly, budget option compared to hardwood. Here's the right pick for every project.


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Is the Tineco Floor Cleaner the Best Wet and Dry Vacuum? – We Tried It

In just five minutes, the Tineco floor cleaner changed the way I clean my floors.


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Best Flooring Options for Your Bathroom

Whether you're building from scratch or remodeling an existing bathroom, choosing the best flooring for your bathroom is essential.

10 Best Area Rugs for Hardwood Floors to Complete the Room

Add a dash of style to the room of your choice with the best area rugs for hardwood floors.


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Peel and Stick Flooring: What to Know Before You Buy

This temporary flooring option is an inexpensive alternative to tile or hardwood.


7 Pet-Safe Floor Cleaners and DIY Solutions (and Ingredients to Avoid)

Calling all fur parents! Keep your fuzzy family members safe from harmful chemicals with these pet-safe floor cleaners.


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10 Best Area Rugs for 2024

It's the element that really ties a room together — take the floor with these 10 amazing area rugs.


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10 Tips for Wood Floor Scratch Repair

Do you have ugly scratches in your wood floors? In many cases you can make those imperfections go away—or at...


The 5 Best Carpet Cleaners for Pet Stains, Tested and Reviewed

We tested and reviewed the best carpet cleaners for pets to help you select the best machine to eliminate all...


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What to Know About Finishing Your Attic’s Flooring

Got an unfinished attic you'd like to convert to living space? Flooring matters. Learn which attic flooring approach makes sense...


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Carpet Cleaning: Pro Service vs. Renting Equipment?

When it's time to clean your carpet, should you hire a pro or rent DIY carpet cleaning equipment? Here are...

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How to Dry Your Wet Carpet

Get your wet carpet dry and fluffy again with these tips and tricks, whether you're facing mildly damp or fully...


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How to Clean Carpets Without a Machine

Want to clean your carpet but hate those bulky machines? Follow these DIY cleaning tips and methods to learn how...


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8 Signs You Need Professional Carpet Cleaning

If you're seeing these signs of a dirty carpet, it's time for a professional carpet cleaning to remove grime and...


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The 10 Best Laminate Floor Cleaners for a Restorative Shine

With so many of the best laminate floor cleaners on the market, we found the ones worth buying. These top...


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Terrazzo: The Home Décor Trend You Should Know About

Long-popular in mid-century modern homes, terrazzo has gone mainstream. Find out why this ancient flooring material stands the test of...


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10 Best Floor Cleaners

For any floor in any situation — from laminate to linoleum — here are the best floor cleaners to keep...


How to Paint Concrete Floors

Transform your concrete basement or garage floor with a fresh coat of paint.


9 Best Home Improvement Projects Under $500

A little can go a long way when it comes to home improvements. For just $500 you can make some...


10 Best Home Improvement Projects Under $250

A little can go a long way when it comes to home improvements. For just $250 you can make some...

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11 Carpet Cleaning Hacks All Homeowners Should Know

Why spend money for a professional carpet cleaner when you have these handy carpet cleaning hacks?


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How to Remove Just About Anything From Carpet

From simple to extreme, these solutions will help you get rid of almost every carpet stain you may encounter at...


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Pro Tips for Basement Finishing

These are great tips on how to solve many of the problems you're likely to encounter when working on your...


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How To Fix a Pitted Concrete Floor in Your Garage

Special concrete resurfacers will make a concrete floor look like new


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How to Deep-Clean Vinyl and Linoleum Floors

Your easy-to-clean vinyl flooring needs a deep cleaning once in a while. Follow these steps to deep-clean vinyl floors and...


The 14 Worst Products Consumer Reports Has Ever Tested and What to Buy Instead

According to the nation's leading consumer watchdog, you should avoid these underwhelming home items. But don’t worry—we've got some great...