Engineered wood flooring has the luxurious look and feel that makes hardwood floors so sought-after by homeowners but with a few important advantages. High on the list? Its affordability. Since its ...

Lee Wallender is a home improvement writer of nearly 20 years and specializes in home remodeling, repair and maintenance. Sami Allen is the managing editor at Forbes Home, with over seven years of ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Installing items like high-end wood flooring and baseboards can deliver an increase in value to your home. You might be able to receive a ...

In this video, I share the process of improving our family room by replacing the carpet with hardwood floors made of ash. The lighter color of the ash wood brightens the room, and it's a durable ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. A hammer is essential for any home tool kit but can only get you so far. Some projects can be completed significantly faster and with cleaner ...

When you think of driving nails into solid surfaces, you may think of positioning the nail manually with your fingers and pounding it in with a hammer. That's certainly one way to drive a nail, but ...

A few years ago I got an email from Mark K. He’s from B.C. and he’s been asking me questions as he builds his beautiful log home. Mark’s latest questions have to do with choosing finished flooring, ...

After 10 years in print journalism, Nick transitioned to the home improvement space. He has specialized in maintenance, mortgages, home warranties, moving, car shipping, home security and more for 7 ...

If you are looking for a new project that is challenging but rewarding, installing hardwood flooring may be the right project for you. Although not a simple or quick project, hardwood flooring is one ...