Flooring
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
Picking the Perfect Floor
When choosing a new floor for your home, asking yourself a few key questions at the beginning can dramatically increase your satisfaction in the end.
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.
Beyond the Basic Floor
One of the big advantages of laminate flooring is the ability to combine a wide variety of colors and patterns. Here's how.
Wood Floor Repair
Replacing damaged oak-strip flooring requires a little ingenuity—and a really sharp chisel. Here’s how to make a repair.
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
Perfect-Match Carpet Patch
The right tool to use when a stray cigarette or felt-tip marker makes its mark on the rug
Protecting Floors From Chemical Stripper
A trick for keeping chemical strippers from damaging your floors
Removing Baseboard
Get vinyl baseboard off the wall without ruining the surface
Floored
Custom-milled quartersawn oak and southern yellow pine give the Billerica floors a classic Victorian look.
Refinishing Wood Floors: Screening, Sanding, and Finishes
Bringing a dull, worn-out hardwood floor finish back to life is easier than you think.
Carpet Selection: Durability, Weight, Style
When it comes to buying wall-to-wall carpeting, here’s how to choose and install a quality carpet.
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.
Working with Linoleum Flooring
Linoleum makes a comeback and proves it's not what you think.
Floor in a Flash
Prefinished plywood goes down fast —and lasts.