You've just moved into an old house. You can't wait to tear out the dingy carpet installed back in the '90s. And then you ...

In this video, I show how to restore a wood floor step by step - sanding, repairing, finishing - all done using affordable ...

Q: Our hardwood floors have gone to heck over the winter, and probably long before that. Should we attempt to salvage our floors by refinishing them ourselves, or are we asking for trouble? A: ...

Q: A metal picture frame sitting on a bookcase fell about three feet and caused a small puncture wound in my parquet floor. The floor was installed in the 1960s and was refinished and stained seven ...

Take off your shoes. High heels leave dents in hardwood, and dirty shoes leave scuffs and scratches. Use the right cleaners.

Q: We hired a local handyman to help renovate a bathroom and rework two entry-area closets into a unified closet with bi-fold doors. This meant replacing some of the wide-plank pine floorboards in our ...

Real wood floors can be beautiful, but part of the price you pay is refinishing them every so often. And whether you do this work yourself or hire a pro, you should understand the basics. Finishing ...

I used Bruce hardwood floor cleaner on my new Bruce prefinished hardwood flooring, and it dulled the finish. How can I restore the shine of the original prefinished hardwood? MARGARET CALLAHAN ...