Jeff Somers is a freelancer who has been writing about writing, books, personal finance, and home maintenance since 2012. When not writing, Jeff spends his free time fixing up his old house. He has ...

After browsing reclaimed hardwoods and engineered alternatives with the couple, Billy came up with a vastly more cost-effective solution: Lay inexpensive strip oak floors for about $2 per square foot ...

When asked what is the single thing one can do to change the look of a space, the answer invariably comes back, "Paint!" And it's true, a fresh coat of paint will not only clean up tired, scuffed ...

Q. This week: After we moved into our house we tore out the carpets and planned to refinish the floors. Now we've decided it would involve too much work and mess, so we're thinking of painting the ...

I love the hardwood floors in my old home. They need refinishing, which we hope to someday be able to afford, but even in their current condition with stains and watermarks, there's something about ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Aaron Leitz Photography Paint holds an immense amount of power. It offers a Cinderella moment to a dated kitchen or bedroom, lends ...

Adding a coat of paint to pine floors can give them new life, but if you want a good result, do not skimp on the preparation. By Ronda Kaysen Q: I live in a house with a finished attic, which has old ...

Hardwood floors are all the rage, but they can be prohibitively expensive for some. If you are on a budget, consider DIYing ...

Original wood floors can be one of the most striking features of a brownstone or townhouse, especially if they have intricate parquet or borders. But many wood floors have suffered years of neglect, ...

That floor under your carpet might be worth thousands more than you know.

Finding beauty in an old wooden floor panel, Erin Napier transformed it into a unique piece of wall art that added character ...