Fingerlakes Hardwood Floors

Hardwood vs Laminate vs Engineered Hardwood Floors

We’ve all heard about these kinds of floors but let’s be honest, if you’re not a contractor, a decorator or builder you’re likely unsure about the real differences. So, what is the difference between a laminate, hardwood and an engineered hardwood floor? The answer: 3 simple parts! Laminate Laminate is durable, cost-effective and comes in …

Engineered Hardwood Flooring Pros and Cons

Here, we will examine some engineered hardwood flooring pros and cons pertaining to installation cost, durability, and maintenance.

Should You Refinish Hardwood Floors Yourself?

Thinking about refinishing hardwood floors? Learn about the restoration process and get hardwood floor refinishing tips to help you DIY or decide to go pro.

8 Hardwood Floor Finishes and Their Pros & Cons

Hardwood floor finishes have varying levels of ease, durability, even glossiness. Brush up on the basics of 8 popular options before choosing yours.

5 simple steps to sparkling hardwood floors

(BPT) - Getting your home ready for summer means putting away the warm clothing and winter gear, clearing out clutter and making room for lighter and brighter accessories. As you prepare to tidy and organize your home for a summer of get-togethers and cookouts, don't forget to show a little extra love to those hardwood floors. The floor is the largest surface in your house, so caring for and cleaning your floors is important to keep the home healthy and dust-free. Particularly for…

How to Clean Hardwood Floors Without Ruining the Finish—Revealed

How to clean hardwood floors without destroying their beauty is something many homeowners debate. Here's the best way to clean hardwood flooring.

How to Prevent Your Hardwood Floor From Fading

Fading over time is a problem which can affect all hardwood floors. No matter how often you clean your floors, the possibility of it fading exists. While it is hard to prevent, it can be reversed. …

Safety Tips for Refinishing Hardwood Floors

If you are concerned with being injured while trying to refinish your hardwood floors then these tips are going to help you remain safe.

Remove Scratches and Dents in Hardwood Floors with an Iron

Have you ever gone to move a piece of furniture across a hardwood floor and heard the horrible scratching sound of the furniture cutting into the wood? It's not a pleasant sound, but according to DIY blog Apartment Therapy, you can remove those scratches with an iron and a little water.

Cleaning Dos and Don'ts for a Painted Hardwood Floor

A flooring expert offers tips for caring for your painted wood floor

Ask Flipped: How do I clean under my floors?

Know this about restoring hardwood floors

What you must know if your home has hardwood floors

Hardwood Floors: Understanding Your Options

Hardwood Floors Buying Guide Hardwood floors are one of the most popular types of flooring, increasing the resale value of homes and beautifying them in the process. But there are many considerations to make when choosing and installing hardwood floors, such as type, species, size, cost, and brand. This guide covers everything you need to …

How to Patch Hardwood Flooring

Ask This Old House general contractor Tom Silva helps a homeowner patch a hardwood floor to make it look seamless

Need to Know About Hand Scraped Wood Floorings!

Today’s hand scraped wood flooring options intend to bring back that very look, though it still retains its modern characteristic of finishes which protects the

Keep Your Hardwood Floors Looking New

All hardwood floors should be cleaned regularly. Simply sweep, dust mop or vacuum the floors with the beater bar turned off to remove dirt and grit from between the floorboards. Avoid using a wet m…