The construction industry has tried for years to sell us on the benefits of well-built homes that will save energy and energy costs, but we keep opting for things like comfort and healthy air. Can we ...

Take a good look at your wood floors. Have you been neglecting them? Is the finish dull and scratched? Boards that have seen better days may be due for a buffing. There are a few crucial tasks to keep ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Does your dream kitchen include an old-school black and white checkered floor? Have you fallen in love with the look of hardwood? Or have you ...

Lexie is a former Staff Writer at Forbes Home and has over 6 years of professional experience as a writer and editor in the home improvement space. She's previously worked at sites such as HomeAdvisor ...

Hardwood floors are and always have been a rich look in any home and in any room. Do-it-yourselfers, the very first thing to do after you buy the wood and bring it home is to let the wood adjust to ...

Whether you have friends headed over, are out of store-bought cleaner and need to get your dirty floors clean quick or you just don’t like the idea of using chemical cleaners around your home, a DIY ...

If you have wood floors, then you know keeping them clean can be quite the challenge. From streaky cleaners to ones that leave behind a waxy buildup, finding the perfect cleaner for hardwood floors ...

Are you looking for vent covers that won't clash with your hardwood floors? To avoid this problem, you can create sophisticated wooden DIY floor vents that blend in seamlessly with the hardwood around ...