Lee Wallender is a home improvement writer of nearly 20 years and specializes in home remodeling, repair and maintenance. Sami Allen is the managing editor at Forbes Home, with over seven years of ...

Sales for hardwood and laminate flooring continue to grow. According to Catalina Research, the hardwood flooring market rose 2.0% in 2017, reaching $3.49 billion. Laminate flooring rose 3.3% to $988 ...

Time to say good riddance to that now old, dated carpet still there when you bought your house years ago. Time for a fresh, modern look. For those ready to replace old carpet with hard surface ...

What is the best way to choose flooring that fits both your home’s style and daily needs? A HelloNation article featuring Flooring Experts Ted and Demetri Fotinos of Tucson, Arizona, answers that ...

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U.S. floor coverings manufacturer sales (shipments minus exports plus imports) dropped 7.4% in 2023, according to Catalina Research, with the sluggish housing market and high interest rates ...

Flooring is an important functional and aesthetic part of your home. Our research team considered 17 companies and chose 3 Buyer’s Choice Award winners based on value for price, customer service, ...

The Standard's journalism is supported by our readers. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. The look and feel of a modern home have undergone seismic ...

Wondering how to clean laminate floors and keep it looking as great as it did upon installation? Even though your laminate wood floors may look as good as hardwood floors, polishing planks is not ...

Engineered flooring and laminate flooring are both cost-effective, durable alternatives to solid hardwood flooring. Engineered flooring is somewhat closer in appearance to solid hardwood due to its ...