Whether newly installed or more than a hundred years old, hardwood floors are a striking feature in many homes. Wood is a naturally resilient material, and sealed with a urethane finish hardwood ...

The finish on hardwood flooring is neither fragile nor indestructible. Hardwood floors must be cleaned properly using the correct solvent level to protect their beauty and fine finish. Some of us ...

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 ...

Whether you installed it yourself, or inherited it from a previous owner (or it was there when you rented your home), real hardwood floors can change the feel of an entire space. Whether light- or ...

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Henthorn says the best way to maintain hardwood flooring is by vacuuming or sweeping them. “Vacuuming is optimal, as sweeping ...

Have you been thinking about refinishing hardwood floors in your home? Have those glowing floors you fell in love with back when you bought your house turned dull in certain spots—or all over? Does ...

Waterborne floor finishing systems are water-based and environmentally friendly. With low VOCs, waterborne options are better for indoor air quality. Waterborne finishes are durable and can last a ...

Always clean hardwood floors with a gentle solution — harsh soaps and excess moisture can warp them. Experts recommend vacuuming and mopping once a week and deep cleaning every four to six weeks.