Flooring Ideas & Inspiration
Explore inspiring flooring ideas that will drastically make your home more efficient & appealing.
All About Prefinished Wood Floors
Prefinished wood floors are easy to install, provide durability, and have a stylish look. Here's how to determine which type is best for you.
How To Clean and Care for Laminate Floors in Your Home
Once installed, laminate must be properly cared for. Here are our tips for cleaning and maintaining your laminate floors.
What to Know About Luxury Vinyl Flooring for Your Home
Resilient wood-look planks tiles are more convincing than ever. Learn how to choose and use luxury vinyl flooring in this guide.
Best Washable Rugs (2024 Guide)
Homeowners without carpet may find hardwood or tile flooring to be cold and uninviting. A well-placed rug helps tie furniture together and creates a warm and comfortable atmosphere. To find a stylish rug that’s easy to care for, learn more about our top picks for the best washable rugs.
All About Cork Flooring
It’s cushiony underfoot, easy to care for, and far more versatile than you might think. Here’s what you need to know about choosing and using this resilient natural floor material in your home.
The 5 Best Handheld Vacuums (2023 Review)
Handheld vacuums can be useful for a variety of tasks, including cleaning under the sofa or in the crevices of your car. In this review, the This Old House Reviews Team researched the five best handheld vacuums on Amazon to help you find the product that’s right for you and your home. The products included in this article are available at various home improvement stores, local home centers, and online retailers like Amazon.
6 Cheap Bathroom Flooring Ideas You Can Use for Your Home
New bathroom flooring can cost as little as $1 per square foot. Read about the pros and cons of cheap bathroom flooring options.
Spotlight on Hardwood Accents | TOH 2021 Modern Barnhouse
Here’s a look at how designer/owner Amy Matthews incorporated the natural beauty of Baird Brothers Fine Hardwoods throughout the Modern Barnhouse.
Top 8 Budget-Friendly Flooring Choices for Your Next Project
Looking for budget-friendly flooring ideas? Check out our guide to eight affordable options that provide style, comfort, and durability for any space.
How to Choose Hardwood Flooring for Your Home
Hardwood flooring provides many benefits from its warmth and softness to its durability. Consider your needs to determine which style of wood floor would best suit your home.
Best Vinyl Flooring for Bathrooms
When you’re searching for the best vinyl flooring for bathrooms, consider your style preferences and the amount of traffic it gets. Learn about these waterproof flooring options.
Best Flooring for Kitchens
If you’re searching for the best flooring for your kitchen, consider what your family needs most. From durability to eco-friendliness, there are great options for kitchen flooring.
Fine Hardwoods of the TOH 2020 Idea Houses
Get inspired by the beautiful doors, floors, and wood accents that elevated this year’s pair of TOH Idea Houses.
Laminate Flooring Guide: Underlayment & Installation
Today, laminate floors are durable, comfortable, and can even look like real wood. Plus, they are economical and easy to install. Read on to learn more about the basics of laminate flooring.
7 Kitchen Flooring Ideas for the Busiest Room in Your House
Picking the ideal kitchen flooring is an important investment in your home. Read on to learn more about the pros and cons of popular kitchen flooring materials.
The Best Flooring Options to Consider for Bathrooms
Need to know what's the best type of flooring for your bathroom? Consider ceramic, vinyl, cork, and concrete, to name a few.
The Best Flooring Options for Basements
Find the best flooring option for your basement by comparing cost, comfort, durability, appearance, and installation details.
Wood Floors Are Lightening Up
Many homeowners are switching to lighter wood floors. Learn about ways to lighten your floors, and how the change can open up your space.
All About Bamboo Hardwood Flooring
Looking for the best bamboo flooring? Read our guide on what to look for, its benefits, and how it compares to hardwood floors.
All About Linoleum Flooring: Types, Colors, and Designs
Switching up your home's flooring material? You can't go wrong with linoleum, a durable, eco-friendly, and versatile option.
Fun Facts in Rug History
In this guide, world-renowned appraiser Stephen Fletcher looks back at the history of American floor coverings and how they shape modern rugs.
5 Easy Room Updates You (Probably) Never Thought Of
The folks at Apartment Therapy share nifty, thrifty interior-design ideas in a new book
11 Ways to Update Your Floors With Paint
Lively and budget-friendly paint ideas for the surfaces beneath your feet
American Artisans Whose Work Will Floor You
Check out hand-hewn flooring that brings home details to new heights
All About Vinyl Flooring
Durable and easy to maintain, this practical, affordable floor covering is continually improving in looks and performance
12 DIY Projects to Add Old-House Charm
Give your house an elegant upgrade at an affordable price with these 12 DIY projects that add charm, style, and history.
13 DIY Flooring Projects
Looking for a way to easily refresh any room in your house? Check out these 13 ideas for replacing your home's flooring yourself.
Fixing Squeaks Under Carpet
In this video, This Old House general contractor Tom Silva demonstrates a special screw that lets you secure loose flooring right through carpet
Fix Now, Save Later
Our experts help you address 9 little trouble spots around your home before they cause big—as in big bucks—damage down the road
How To Paint a Checkerboard Pattern on Your Wood Floor
Are you interested in changing the look of your wood floors? Learn how to paint and maintain them in this guide.
Decorative Flakes for Epoxy-Coated Floors
With a flick of your wrist, you can change the entire look of your floor using a sprinkle of decorative flakes that come with a variety of color and coverage options. Good for covering imperfections and breaking up the look of a solid floor, color flakes can even approximate the look of terrazzo or granite.
11 Ways to Save While You Splurge
Easy ways to cut costs, not corners, on some of the most high-end home-improvement projects