A person is walking on a white wood flooring. - New Africa/Shutterstock If winter weather is keeping you inside, you may be spending a lot more time looking at your home and what needs to be improved.

Dear James: There are large gaps between the hardwood floor planks in my house. When I build a new house, what can be done differently so this does not happen again? — Kevin D. Dear Kevin: Newly ...

Whether there is a worn out path or your pets have used it as their favorite pit stop, its time to ditch that old carpet. A carpet will collect dust, dander, and other allergens over time no matter ...

Putting in a new floor may seem daunting, but it doesn’t have to be. Consumer Reports says there is another option that’s easy to install, is affordable, and can go right over your existing floor.

Installing vinyl plank flooring is an affordable, aesthetically pleasing, and easy-to-maintain alternative to installing natural wood flooring. Luckily, it is a relatively simple task for homeowners ...