One of the most confusing decisions when building or refurbishing the garage of your dreams is what to do with the floor. Over the years we've seen them tiled, bricked, and even carpeted. We've seen ...

Q: We hired a local handyman to help renovate a bathroom and rework two entry-area closets into a unified closet with bi-fold doors. This meant replacing some of the wide-plank pine floorboards in our ...

Recently, I wrote a column about how to get ceramic tile grout clean. I received quite a few thank-you notes via the “Ask Tim” page at AsktheBuilder.com. It’s always gratifying to hear from you that I ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Wood floors, both softwood flooring and hardwood, are a beautiful, durable, and practical flooring solution. As a professional woodworker, I ...

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 ...

When it comes to protecting and enhancing your newly sanded wood floors, you know what’s key? Choosing the right finish. The finish you select doesn’t just impact the look and feel of your floors but ...

Q: We want to refinish one of our wood floors with water-based varnish to avoid fumes. Other floors in the house are finished with oil-based varnish, which has a nice amber tone. How can we tone a ...