Certain cleaning tools are too harsh for hardwood floors. They can scratch the surface, causing the planks to lose their ...

The best way to protect your hardwood floors is prevention. Mock recommends using area rugs and mats in high-traffic zones, ...

Lexie is a former Staff Writer at Forbes Home and has over 6 years of professional experience as a writer and editor in the home improvement space. She's previously worked at sites such as HomeAdvisor ...

Jumping to aggressive scrubbing or harsh chemicals can permanently damage your floor’s protective finish, turning a minor spot into a major—and expensive—repair. When it comes to keeping hardwood ...

Hardwood floor installation typically costs between $2,500 and $7,000 for the average homeowner, or $6 to $25 per square foot. Some or all of the mortgage lenders featured on our site are advertising ...

My wife, Kathy, thinks I’m nuts. I talk to people on elevators. Talking to strangers is interesting to me, and I believe that’s one reason I jumped at the chance in 1994 to host a two-hour call-in ...

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 ...