Floors

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

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How to Install a Drain Tile in the Basement

You may need an interior drain and sump pump to solve the problem


Installing Basement Carpet Padding In a Finished Basement

Choosing the right pad makes all the difference


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How to Install Basement Carpet

Keep your finished basement floor dry, even if the concrete gets wet.


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The Top 10 Flooring Trends for 2022

What are the hottest, most sought-after flooring options? Interior designers and other pros share what their clients are currently choosing.


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18 Tips for Finishing Basements

Expert advice for a warm, dry and inviting space


10 Things You Should Never Do to Your Wood Floor

Wood flooring is on-trend and quite durable, but there are some things that can damage it and result in expensive...



How to Install a Sheet Vinyl Floor

Use this professional pattern method to guarantee a perfect fit for your new vinyl floor.

How to Remove Rust from Concrete

This cheap and easy method for removing rust stains on concrete comes directly from an editor's hands-on, DIY experience.


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23 Tips on How to Get Moisture Out of the Basement

Add some value to your home with a finished basement! Check out these tips for making sure you start...


Cleaning Unglazed Porcelain Tile

Two types of cleaners will dissolve all kinds of dirt and grease from unglazed porcelain tile


Repair Vinyl Flooring: Patch Damaged Flooring

Make ugly scars in your floor disappear


How to Stiffen a Floor with Bridging

Take the bounce out with diagonal metal braces


How to Drill Through Floor Joists

How to position holes correctly so they don't weaken the joist


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Carpet Cleaning Tips for Pet Owners

Don't wait! Take 5 minutes to clean up the problem


Vinyl Floors Stains

The adhesive beneath the floor may be causing the stain


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Installing Wood Flooring Over Concrete

Install a wood base, then the finish flooring.

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How to Strengthen Floor Joists From Beneath

Fix bouncy floors by adding bridging, adding a layer of plywood or adding a wall or beam.


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How to Clean Floors: Wood, Tile, Carpet and Everything Else

Most homes contain a variety of flooring types. Knowing how to best clean each surface can be a lot to...


How to Cut and Install Mosaic Tile

In some ways, setting mosaic tile is just like setting any other tile. But because the individual tiles are small...


Exploring MDF Flooring: Benefits, Challenges, and Practical Insights

Medium-density fiberboard (MDF) has a ton of useful applications, but as a finished flooring material?


Garage Flooring: Resurfacing and Repair Tips

How to fix a cracked garage floor.


Carpet Care Tips to Make Your Carpet Last

Get years more life from your investment: if you treat your carpet right, it'll last much longer, saving you money...

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Laminate vs. Vinyl Flooring: How to Choose

If you're deciding between laminate vs. vinyl flooring for any room in your house, here's what you need to know.


The 10 Best Concrete Paints That Seal the Deal

The best concrete paint will seal your basement floor, deck or garage against spills, leaks and wear-and-tear—and look darn good...