Rather than replacing the whole floor, certain areas can be restored Bad indications are planks that are warped, buckled and uneven North American red and white oaks are the most widely used woods ...

Picture this: You've just moved into an old house. You can't wait to tear out the dingy carpet installed back in the '90s. And then you discover beautiful hardwood ...

Jan. 30 -- Many people prefer old-fashioned hardwood floors over wall-to-wall carpeting. But after years of wear and tear, your charming floors may have turned into a random design of scuffs, scrapes ...

This minimalist cleaning method for wood floors sounds too simple to work, and one writer's firsthand experience ...

One of the perks of buying an old house is discovering old-world craftsmanship and character that is often missing in new construction. Elegant hardwood floors, embellished with handcrafted borders ...

I used Bruce hardwood floor cleaner on my new Bruce prefinished hardwood flooring, and it dulled the finish. How can I restore the shine of the original prefinished hardwood? MARGARET CALLAHAN ...

We all want our hardwood floors to shine -- especially given how much they cost -- and that means cleaning them is a must. Because as durable and beautiful as they are, hardwood floors will discolor ...

Original wood floors can be one of the most striking features of a brownstone or townhouse, especially if they have intricate parquet or borders. But many wood floors have suffered years of neglect, ...