Carpet corners that curl up, hardwood floors that squeak as you walk across them, and gaps that appear between your vinyl plank flooring can be annoying, to say the least. Luckily, fixing these ...

If you’re dealing with surface level scratches on medium to dark stained hardwood floors, you don’t need to pay for an expensive repair or even one of the many repair sticks y ...

A simple mistake during certain renovations can lead to injury, fines, or major damage. Find out what you shouldn't tackle ...

Add Texture. Most modern hardwood flooring is texturized to mimic real wood. Run a toothpick along the repair while it’s still wet to make small lines that resemble wood grain. This prevents a smooth ...

The best hardwood floor cleaners are as gentle as they are hardworking, removing dirt and grime while helping to preserve the wood's natural grain. When used with a great mop, these cleaners can ...

Wood floors can suddenly and inexplicably become super slippery. There are several ways of dealing with it, from temporary sprays to more permanent anti-slip coatings. Jeff Somers is a freelancer who ...

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Ever since she tested positive for the RAD51D gene, country singer Morgan Wade has taken preventative measures to avoid getting cancer. She underwent a double mastectomy in March 2024 and now is ...

It’s hard to beat the beauty of hardwood floors. The texture and color of real wood add warmth and character to your home like no synthetic material can. Your hardwood floors, however, are only as ...

What’s the best way to care for hardwood floors? Vacuum manufacturers are answering that question by building models with features designed specifically for wood floors. “If you need to clean only ...