First invented in the 1920s during the Great Depression, Pine-Sol exploded in popularity during the 1950s as an all-purpose house cleaner. While not quite as popular now as it was in the '50s, ...

Concrete flooring is affordable and surprisingly versatile, even allowing you to customize it in many ways with DIY techniques. Although installing it in your bathroom could be a big mistake, the ...

"Solid hardwood is exactly what it sounds like: Planks of real wood that can be sanded and refinished for years to come," says Hoffman. "Engineered wood has a real hardwood top layer over a plywood ...

Swiffer Sweeper wet mops are a modern boon, but they aren't great for all floors. If your kitchen has this flooring type, don ...

Don’t break out the knee pads and scrub brushes just yet. Whether your floor is laminate or tile, linoleum or cork, we’ve got the simplest and safest ways to keep them looking spotless and new. Follow ...

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Pine? Sheen? It can be overwhelming selecting the right floor for your home. Luckily, the experts at Weles know best.

No need to drag out the vacuum every week to keep your home floors looking spotless. Instead, put your feet up and let a ...

Nick has seven years of experience in the home improvement industry. He started his career marketing for dozens of flooring providers and related home services across North America. Today, he is a ...

Keep all your makeup organized and within easy reach with this nifty bed tray. It's built with foldable legs, along with a hidden pull-out drawer underneath the surface for extra storage space. This ...

Open Joist 2000 is the product name for a type of floor-truss system being used in today's building construction. According to the manufacturer, Open Joist Inc. of Trois-Rivieres, Quebec, Open Joist ...