I love hardwood floors, but do you know what I don't love? Annoying squeaks. The squeaks in hardwood floors are usually caused by loose boards or gaps over the floor joists, which can worsen over time ...

Hardwood floors are one of the most beloved features in Southern homes because they add warmth, character, and timeless charm. But over time, even the most beautiful planks can start to look dull, dry ...

A squeaky, creaky floor is an annoying nuisance that can drive you crazy. The causes are typically either structural — like a loose floorboard or two floorboards rubbing together — or environmental — ...

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 ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Hardwood floors are an appealing and practical component of many homes; they fit all manner of living spaces. However, despite how much more ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. Do you have hardwood floors? If so, then you ...

Here's a do-it-yourself primer if you have hardwood floors that have sustained water damage: 1. Sand with a vibrating-type sander. Start with medium sand paper; then finish with fine sand paper.

Have you ever been embarrassed to have guests come over for dinner because of the worn places in the hardwood floor’s finish around the dining room chairs? Or the little area in front of your patio ...

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Hardwood floors add a beautiful touch to just about any room, but there's some debate about the best way to clean them. "There are several different mixtures to use for hardwood floors, and you'll ...