Colorful terrazzo tiles next to wood flooring - Olga Zarytska/Getty Images So, you're thinking about updating your home with new flooring and deciding between classic hardwood or something a little ...

Question: I like the appearance of a hardwood floor, but I think that installing one is beyond my expertise. I saw some hardwood parquet tiles for do-it-yourself installation. Is it really easy to do?

Dear James: We like hardwood parquet floors, but it is expensive to have them installed. Are do-it-yourself parquet flooring "kits" easy to install for inexperienced DIYers? -- Chris H. Dear Chris: ...

If the floors beneath your feet are looking a bit worn, you’ve probably thought about replacing them. You may have even considered trading what you have for something more trendy or durable, such as ...

You've fallen in love with the look of wood floors and want to replace your faded wall-to-wall carpet. But which do you choose -- real hardwood or one of the new looks-like-wood laminates? And should ...

When installing tiles, these common mistakes can prevent the materials from bonding, in turn causing stress and pressure that ...