Repairing and refinishing either hardwood or softwood solid wood floors is doable for the Extreme How-To’er. But, doing the ...

Cork is soft and springy, and newer types of cork flooring can resemble hardwood planks or stone tiles. Cork can resist stains but isn’t waterproof, so clean spills on cork flooring immediately.

Wax should be considered as a top coat—a final layer of protection, not the only protective finish, on a hardwood floor. The best candidate for waxing is a hardwood floor that was previously ...

If you are staining a chair with a fabric seat cushion, either remove the cushion or protect it with plastic and painter’s tape. Be sure to cover the floor with a drop cloth, tarp, newspapers ...

Below, we're sharing five items to always avoid cleaning with vinegar, plus what to use instead. "The acid in vinegar can be ...