Floors

Considering new flooring? Here’s all the info you need to choose your flooring and maybe even install it yourself!

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How to Clean Carpets Without a Machine

Want to clean your carpet but hate those bulky machines? Follow these DIY cleaning tips and methods to learn how...


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How Often Should Carpets Be Cleaned Professionally?

If you're seeing these signs of a dirty carpet, it's time for a professional carpet cleaning to remove grime and...


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The 10 Best Laminate Floor Cleaners for a Restorative Shine

With so many of the best laminate floor cleaners on the market, we found the ones worth buying. These top...


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Terrazzo: The Home Décor Trend You Should Know About

Long-popular in mid-century modern homes, terrazzo has gone mainstream. Find out why this ancient flooring material stands the test of...


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10 Best Floor Cleaners

For any floor in any situation — from laminate to linoleum — here are the best floor cleaners to keep...


How to Paint Concrete Floors

Transform your concrete basement or garage floor with a fresh coat of paint.


9 Best Home Improvement Projects Under $500

A little can go a long way when it comes to home improvements. For just $500 you can make some...


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11 Carpet Cleaning Hacks All Homeowners Should Know

Why spend money for a professional carpet cleaner when you have these handy carpet cleaning hacks?

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How to Remove Just About Anything From Carpet

From simple to extreme, these solutions will help you get rid of almost every carpet stain you may encounter at...


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How To Fix a Pitted Concrete Floor in Your Garage

Special concrete resurfacers will make a concrete floor look like new


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How to Deep-Clean Vinyl and Linoleum Floors

Your easy-to-clean vinyl flooring needs a deep cleaning once in a while. Follow these steps to deep-clean vinyl floors and...


The 14 Worst Products Consumer Reports Has Ever Tested and What to Buy Instead

According to the nation's leading consumer watchdog, you should avoid these underwhelming home items. But don’t worry—we've got some great...


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Which Floor Wax, Polish or Sealant Is Right for the Floors In Your Home?

Don't make the wrong choice! Find the best floor wax, polish, sealant or cleaning solution depending on the type of...


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Why You Should (or Shouldn’t) Wax the Floors in Your Home

To wax or not to wax? Find out whether your floor needs waxing or another type of treatment for keeping...


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How to Clean an Area Rug

No need to hire a professional when you can clean an area rug yourself! You may need a friend if...


How to Remove Paint from Concrete and Other Stains

Remove oil and grease stains from concrete using TSP and other cleaners.


How to Refinish Hardwood Floors

Don't hire the pros when refinishing hardwood floors. If you are patient and careful, you can easily do this job...

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The Ultimate Guide to Installing Vinyl Plank Flooring

This step-by-step guide makes installing vinyl plank flooring easy.


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How to Get Pet Stains Out of Carpet

Home remedies and products to clean your pet-stained carpet.


Water-Based vs. Oil-Based Polyurethane Floor Finish

Water-based and oil-based polyurethane are great floor finishes. Both are durable and good-looking, but they aren't the same. We'll help...


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How to Clean Car Carpet

Learn how to clean car carpet and eliminate old stains and smells for good.


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What Is the Best Flooring for a Basement?

Looking to install flooring in your basement? Choose one of these five basement-friendly flooring options and enjoy good looks and...


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8 Essential Tools for Laminate Flooring Installation

Installing laminate flooring is definitely a DIY project that will save you money, but you'll need specific tools for a...

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Everything to Know About Olefin Carpets

Find out the reasons why olefin carpet is a top carpet choice among homeowners.


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Everything You Need to Know About Triexta Carpet

Triexta carpet is the newest carpet material on the market and it's growing in popularity. Find out what it is...


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The Pros & Cons of Frieze Carpet

Frieze carpet is popular, especially for high-traffic areas. Learn all about frieze carpet so you can decide if it's right...


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What to Know About Berber Carpet

Everything you need to know about Berber carpet and whether it's right for your home.


The Best Carpet Cleaning Machines for Your Home

For dirt, stains and everyday messes, what's the best carpet steam cleaner? Here are our picks for best carpet cleaners,...


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Cheap Flooring Ideas: 10 Best Low-Cost Alternatives to Hardwood Flooring

Flooring is one expense that can eat up a large portion of a remodel budget, but you don't have to...