Flooring How To & DIY
Improve the value of your home by discovering our flooring step-by-step tips & ideas.
How to Install a Cork Floor
Looking for an eco-friendly floor that's also easy on the feet? Read this guide to learn why a cork floor might be the right choice.
Earth-Friendly Flooring
10 options for the eco-minded remodeler
How to Install a Floating Floor
A step-by-step plan for putting down an engineered wood floor.
How to Lay a Vinyl Tile Floor
A step-by-step guide to preparing the floor and installing peel-and-stick tiles
Tiling in Corners
A foolproof way to cut around an outside corner
Bye-Bye, Bounce
Tom Silva's tricks for fixing a bouncy floor
Tight-Fitting Floor Boards
A tip for laying tongue-and-groove flooring
Ceramic Tile Flooring in 9 Steps
Here are simple installation tips on bathroom flooring and floor tile that’ll keep what’s underneath your feet solid and long lasting.
Fast Fixes for Vinyl Floors
Repairing your damaged resilient flooring is easy if you follow the tips outlined here.
How to Install Baseboards
Installing baseboard trim serves as a visual anchor for any room. Tom Silva shows how to install baseboard trim that becomes visual anchors for any room. Learn about joint requirements, cap molding, and what size nails you’ll need in this helpful guide.
How to Lay Engineered Wood Floors
Flooring expert Jeff Hosking shows how easy it is to install this tough man-made flooring
Removing Baseboard
Get vinyl baseboard off the wall without ruining the surface
How to Fix Squeaky Floors
Squeaky floors driving you crazy? These easy, surefire fixes will silence noisy hardwood and carpeted floors.
A Solid Frame
Tom Silva explains how good building practices not only make your house's structure sound but help everything last longer and work better.