Flooring & Carpeting

This step-by-step guide shows how a tile setter lays out and makes custom cuts with an angle grinder.

PVC is a waterproof, durable flooring material that's perfect for kitchens and bathrooms. Learn how to prepare and install PVC: it's easy!

A step-by-step guide to help remove and replace a broken floor tile without damaging the neighboring tile.

We redid our steps from carpet to paint and beadboard. We learned some lessons and saved some money along the way.

Learn about parquet flooring and the terms involved with it like 'parquetry' and 'marquetry.' Wood flooring is very popular, but parquet is the craft at its best. Good parquetry is truly an art!

Ever want to update your home and add some style but can't do anything permanent? Look no farther.

If you are thinking of replacing your carpet with laminate, this true story will fill you in about the pros and cons of doing so. We ended up going with pergo because it ended up being cheaper than carpet in the long run and was easier to maintain and clean.

Instructions for how to stain a hardwood floor. It's not as difficult as you may think! Learn how to remove the old carpeting, sand a hardwood floor, and apply wood stain for a beautiful shiny finish.

Learn about the major causes of the ripples in your carpet.

Minor repairs to vinyl flooring can keep it looking good as new, and save you money on replacing the whole floor.

This is an easy-to-follow, step-by-step guide to installing your new peel and stick vinyl tile flooring yourself, no matter what your skill level. I did it, and so can you!

Tips and step-by-step directions for installing laminate hardwood flooring, including lots of photos of the process.

Installing colonial baseboard can add a great deal of warmth and style to your room. Check out this article for eight great tips and techniques to help you with this DIY project!

Here's how to pull and remove laminate flooring to make room for new material.

This article provides insight into a number of important things to consider prior to signing your apartment lease.

Check out this owner's review of the advantages and disadvantages of installing Saltillo tiles.

Whether you’re planning on installing a floor or simply calculating how much you need to budget for, you can determine how much tile you need. For a wall project, the steps are the same.

If you are thinking about quality flooring, there are quite a few options available. It pays to be an educated consumer.

This article provides a how-to guide for laying self-adhesive vinyl floor tiles for a new flooring look. It doesn't have to be difficult!

When carpeting was a fad in the '60s and '70s, homeowners covered up a grade of wood that is now impossible to find. Refinishing these old wood floors will improve your home's look and health.

Hardwood flooring installation for both engineered and regular hardwood flooring. Instructions for the homeowner on how to install hardwood flooring.

A discussion of the best hardwood floor glue for the do-it-yourselfer.

There are several types of bamboo wood flooring materials in both solid and engineered wood categories, each with its own unique quality, benefits, and beauty. Which type will work best for you and how should you care for your bamboo wood floor?

In this article, I explain a number of reasons why carpet is superior to hardwood for home flooring. Escpecially if you have children or pets!

This article talks about slate floor restoration, explaining how to strip off old sealer and reapply it for a clean, waterproof slate tile floor.

Most DIY home repair enthusiasts can apply ceramic tile grout. It isn't as hard as many may think. If you are just learning how to grout or need a few tips to help you along, this article will give you grouting tips, tell you what you need to carry out the task and how to maintain your grout works.

If you’re building a new home or remodeling an existing one, or just some home repairs or home improvement, you’ll be faced with numerous decisions. One area of mind-boggling decisions you’ll have to deal with pertains to floors and...

So, you have pets (more specifically dogs) and you are looking for the best flooring options for pet owners. This article discusses the pros and cons of hardwood, bamboo, laminate, and more.

This article will cover tips for laminate flooring installation and knowing what your sub flooring is before undertaking this project. Here are some personal tips I find helpful.