Hardwood floors have long been favored by homeowners for their timeless elegance and durability. When maintained properly they can last hundreds of years. The 2022 Remodeling Impact Report, a joint ...

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 ...

After about 20 years, most hardwood floors start showing their age; scratches, dullness and discoloring are the most common signs that the wood is due for refinishing. Fortunately, the typical ...

Wood floors hold a special charm. They bring a classic, warm, and elegant feel to our homes. However, they’re not immune to wear and tear. Daily foot traffic, occasional spills, and simply the passing ...

Fifty or 60 years ago, if you had hardwood floors it meant that you couldn’t afford carpeting, and everyone who had the funds put heavy pile over those burnished boards. Nowadays, hardwood floors are ...

When it comes to boring and tedious, watching paint dry is often the example of choice. But anyone who has had to stain or refinish their hardwood floors knows there’s something worse. Tom Dux ...

Real wood floors are going to need to be refinished eventually. That's just a nature of the product. Refinishing floors means sanding away the surface layer and signs of damage, applying new stain and ...

What do you need to refinish hardwood floors? Refinishing hardwood floors can be an exciting and rewarding project if you plan everything properly. You have to consider various factors and make ...

Replacing or refinishing hardwood floors is a personal decision. However, some factors worth considering to make an informed decision include the state of the wood, budget restrictions, age of the ...

Engineered hardwood seems too good to be true. How does it hold up next to vinyl and laminate? Like with any flooring ...

Also, how many times can a floor be refinished? We had new flooring put in our kitchen, but the installer had to refinish it three times to get it done without bubbles. I heard later that you can ...