If you’ve ever hopped into your trusty travel trailer after a rainy trip and felt the floor give a little under your feet—like you’re suddenly on a bouncy castle instead of solid ground—you’re not ...

Some people argue that scratches and dents in wood furniture and floors add character — and if that’s your philosophy, we say embrace it. But if you’re bummed out because of an obvious scratch, water ...

Hardwood floors are a timeless choice preferred by many homeowners, but there's a lot that can go wrong after they're installed. The material is susceptible to all sorts of damage that can take away ...

There is no indestructible flooring or factory finish that can stand up to burns, dents, stains, scrapes and accidents by the cat or dog. That’s why wood still works–like the old standard 3/4-inch ...

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 ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Minor damage may even enhance the rustic look of distressed or hand-scraped floors by blending in with other patina, but you’ll ...

My wife, Kathy, thinks I’m nuts. I talk to people on elevators. Talking to strangers is interesting to me, and I believe that’s one reason I jumped at the chance in 1994 to host a two-hour call-in ...

It’s true—water damage is one thing that strikes fear in the heart of any homeowner, and the average cost of water damage restoration is between $1,300 and $5,600. It’s not a cheap service, but it’s ...