Flooring How To & DIY

Need to stretch a section of carpet in your home? It takes a bit of muscle, but specialized tools do most of the work.

Need to fix your burned, worn, or stained carpet? Read our guide on how to patch a carpet, plus tips on maintaining its appearance.

Terrazzo flooring can transform the look and feel of your house. Here's everything you need to know about terrazzo floors.

If you're faced with unsightly spots in your wood flooring, follow these steps to learn how to properly patch the floor to blend the old with the new.

A veteran tile setter shares his best practices for achieving top-notch tiled surfaces.

Want to level floors in your old house? Read this step-by-step guide to making a subfloor flat in preparation for installing a new finished floor.

Removing carpet from stairs can be easily tackled in a day or over the weekend, without hiring a professional. Read on to learn easiest method for carpet removal on your staircase.

Want to remove the carpet in your home? Grab safety gear and your carpet removal tools, and follow our how-to guide.

Carpet tiles can be a stylish and affordable flooring choice—and their simple maintenance makes them a smart one. Luckily, installing carpet tiles is beginner-friendly, requiring just a few tools and a bit of preparation to get the job done.

Using only hand tools and a drill, Tom Silva makes minor floor damage disappear with a simple and effective dutchman repair technique

Squeaky floors can be a jobsite nuisance or a frustrating callback. Learn how choosing the right subflooring material can help prevent the pain

Between footwear, pets, and furniture, wood floors can take a beating. Minimize the signs of wear and tear with these easy repairs.

Fall in love with one of these bathroom-floor designs

Lively and budget-friendly paint ideas for the surfaces beneath your feet