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 ...

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 ...

Whether you installed it yourself, or inherited it from a previous owner (or it was there when you rented your home), real hardwood floors can change the feel of an entire space. Whether light- or ...

It is easy enough to remember to mop your floors, but how often do any of us ever remember to clean our mops? If you have been wondering why your floors are not smelling good after mopping lately, ...

Want to keep your floors clean longer? Professional cleaners share six simple tricks that reduce buildup and help you stretch ...

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 ...

Editor’s note: Welcome to the Brownstone Boys Reno, a reader renovation diary about renovating a brownstone in Bed Stuy. See the first one here. They also blog at www.thebrownstoneboys.com. In many ...

Q: My dogs have heavily damaged the hardwood flooring in my 1956 house. Is there a way to refinish the floor so it’s impervious to dog urine? My handyman has suggested vinyl flooring, but I appreciate ...