Flooring Maintenance

Our flooring maintenance tips can help you keep your home cost efficient, safe & cozy.

How to Repair a Cracked Floor Joist

This Old House general contractor Tom Silva helps a homeowner repair a cracked floor joist

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

A flooring expert offers tips for caring for your painted wood floor

Scratches and stains are the hallmarks of dog ownership. But you can fix the damage done — and minimize the chance of future mishaps.

This Old House's top tips for keeping your floors looking like new

Tom Silva's tricks for shoring up a springy floors

Our step-by-step guide can help you clean and refinish your hardwood floors without sanding down to the bare wood.

Those aren't ghosts making a racket in your home—it's just normal wear and tear taking its toll. Check out these remedies for common noises.

Learn how to remove the most common types of carpet stains with products you already have around your house.

Tom Silva's tricks for fixing a bouncy floor

Repairing your damaged resilient flooring is easy if you follow the tips outlined here.

A trick for keeping chemical strippers from damaging your floors

Bringing a dull, worn-out hardwood floor finish back to life is easier than you think.