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Floor Racking: How to Lay Out Plank Flooring Before Installation

Natural hardwood, engineered wood and laminate flooring can all add elegant style and timeless beauty to your home. These materials also provide long-term durability, making them a sound choice for practically any part of your home. Installing new flooring in your home isn’t as simple as measuring your space, ordering . . . Read more

Should You Tile Over Vinyl?

Installing a new floor can be a big do-it-yourself task. Even if you’re DIY-minded, updating your kitchen, family room or a bathroom can be a large project to embark on. Even a small powder room, entry area or mudroom can be a lot of work if you’re going to be . . . Read more

4 Excellent Below-Grade Flooring Options

In construction, grade is the term for ground level. Even when the sun is shining and rain is scarce, below-grade flooring can leach moisture from the ground in the form of vapor. Basements are notoriously damp, and during heavy rains, they can become downright wet or even flooded. The primary . . . Read more