Q. I had my hardwood floors refinished with polyurethane about six years ago. They still look lovely, but are worn dull in high-traffic areas. Can I just apply more coats of polyurethane? A.

The best way to protect your hardwood floors is prevention. Mock recommends using area rugs and mats in high-traffic zones, placing felt pads under furniture legs, and keeping pet nails trimmed and ...

A homeowner recently emailed me wondering what to do with his lovely old wood floors. In one high-traffic area, the floor is showing wear from frequent use. In another area, a wheeled office chair has ...

Hardwood floors add a beautiful touch to just about any room, but there's some debate about the best way to clean them. "There are several different mixtures to use for hardwood floors, and you'll ...