Removing floors is a tough job, but it is often the first essential step to putting down the new flooring of your dreams.

Q: I have an old (1920s) house that has a very worn linoleum kitchen floor. In beginning to remove the linoleum, I find that it is covering very nice redwood planks some 6 inches wide. The boards ...

Q: What is the easiest and most effective way to remove linoleum from concrete so that I can put tile in its place? Do you think using a propane torch would work? A: This brings back some painful ...

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Resilient, water-resistant, and available in a plethora of designs and colors, linoleum floors are a low-maintenance flooring type that is pretty easy to clean, even if it gets dirty from heavy foot ...

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DEAR HELOISE: I have a linoleum floor, and I notice that under the throw rugs, the floor is turning yellow. Is there any way to get the yellow out? I have tried bleach, but it does not work. Thank you ...

If you’re lucky enough to have hardwood floors in their home, it’s easy to see how much warmth, character, and durability they add. Their beauty and construction, however, does not make them ...