Floors & Ceilings

An engineered hardwood floor being installed.

By Gabrielle Hondorp

The Stunning Bedroom Flooring Option That Won't Kill Your Budget (& It's Not Carpet)

Don't think that you have to resort to using carpet in the bedroom for your flooring choice. Instead, consider this affordable, but elegant floor option.

By Jillian Chapman

Signs Your Beautiful Chandelier Might Fall And Shatter On You (& How To Prevent It)

A chandelier is a focal point in any dining room and an elegant lighting choice. But if you see these signs, it could fall and shatter. You can prevent that.

By Rob Johnstone

How To Repair Hardwood Floor Scratches Without Calling In The Pros

If you've got a scratch in your hardwood flooring, you may not need to call in the professionals. Follow these tips to get your wood floor looking like new.

A person's feet walk across a carpeted floor

By Paige Gawley

Here's Why Millennials Despise Carpets (& The Flooring Alternative They Prefer)

Millennials are buying homes, and there's one thing they despise: carpeting. There is one flooring alternative they heavily prefer that you should learn about.

By Ron Baker

Drawbacks To Engineered Hardwood Flooring To Consider Before Installing

Engineered hardwood seems too good to be true. How does it hold up next to vinyl and laminate? Like with any flooring material, the devil is in the details.

By Ron Baker

Is Mold Growing Underneath Your Flooring? Here's What To Look For To Find Out

If the idea of mold growing under your beautiful hardwood flooring creeps you out, you're not alone. Here's what you can do about it.

minimalist white bathroom with cork flooring

By Lindsay Cohn

7 Surprising Facts You Need To Know Before Installing Cork Bathroom Flooring

Before you take the plunge into installing cork bathroom flooring, take a look at these 7 surprising facts first.

By Wade Shaddy

Can You Stain Wood After Polyurethane Has Been Applied?

If you've already applied polyurethane to a piece of wood, you may wonder if you can still stain it a different color. The answer depends on a few things.

By Joseph West

How To Calculate Floor Load Capacity

How much weight can your current floor hold? While some tasks are better left to a structural engineer, here are the basics.

By Wade Shaddy

Different 2x4 Wood Types

Do you know what the most popular types of 2- by 4-inch wood are, and what the pros and cons of each are? You're about to learn about this important lumber.

By Tyler Lacoma

Homemade Grout Sealer

If you don't have any grout sealer on hand for tiled floors, there's no need to fret. You can create some at home using ingredients you may already have.