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 ...

Here's the deal: there really isn't any home improvement project you can't do if you put your mind to it and are prepared with the right tools and materials. Even building tiny homes with your own two ...

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 ...

If you want the high end look of hardwood floors and you have the time and expertise, there are a few tips you need to know. JR Little from HighWest Residential Remodeling Specialist is a preferred ...

Q.I'm about to install hardwood flooring. I'm talking about traditional tongue-and-groove hardwood that's ¾-inch thick, not engineered hardwood flooring. My plan is to try it myself and only call in ...

Expect to pay: Between $9 and $12 per square foot, installed. Reclaimed old wood can cost up to $30 per square foot. A floor-installation professional says: Hardwood floors are longer-lasting and can ...

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 ...