You likely paid a lot for your hardwood floors. Keeping them in pristine condition is top priority. Luckily, you can fix ...

One of the perks of buying an old house is discovering old-world craftsmanship and character that is often missing in new construction. Elegant hardwood floors, embellished with handcrafted borders ...

The best way to protect your hardwood floors is prevention. Mock recommends using area rugs and mats in high-traffic zones, placing felt pads under furniture legs, and keeping pet nails trimmed and ...

Before starting this repair, you need to realize you can't make floors look any worse than they are. Just about anything you do will be an improvement. 1. Starting from scratch The first thing to do ...

The Fix: Switch to a pH-neutral cleaner made specifically for hardwood floors. You want a sleaner that is designed to lift dirt and grime without leaving residue or harming the finish. Regular use of ...

*Refers to the latest 2 years of stltoday.com stories. Cancel anytime. In a recent column, we discussed repairing the annoying floor squeaks when there is carpeting on the floor. In this column, we'll ...

Q: We hired a local handyman to help renovate a bathroom and rework two entry-area closets into a unified closet with bi-fold doors. This meant replacing some of the wide-plank pine floorboards in our ...