The best way to protect your hardwood floors is prevention. Mock recommends using area rugs and mats in high-traffic zones, ...

The best way to fix hardwood floor scratches is determined by the severity of the scratch. Surface-level scratches can often be remedied by cleaning and polishing the surface. Deeper scratches may ...

Use polish on light scratches. Before you attempt any repairs, Brian Levy, a Lowe's store manager in Troutman, North Carolina, says that you should give your hardwood floors a good cleaning with a ...

Whether they're a light ash color, a gray blend, a warm red or a super dark hue, hardwood floors look stunning in a home. Unfortunately, over time, everything from furniture legs to pets and general ...

QWe have hardwood floors throughout our house, and they are warped in a couple of places, scratched and dark looking in others. We can’t afford all new floors. Is there any way to smooth the warped ...

Q: A metal picture frame sitting on a bookcase fell about three feet and caused a small puncture wound in my parquet floor. The floor was installed in the 1960s and was refinished and stained seven ...

Q My dog’s nails have left minor scratches in my wood floors. Is there any way to repair this without complete refinishing? A If the scratches are not all the way through the finish and into the wood ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. The only thing worse than hearing the sound of something scratch your floors is seeing the aftermath. A pet's claws, a chair pulled out too ...

Valued for their warmth and natural beauty, hardwood floors can add significant value to your home, but they can also be a challenge to maintain over time. Debris, dirt from shoes, pet nails and ...