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Flooring Planning

Prepare for your next flooring project by discovering our planning ideas & tips.

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What to Know About Luxury Vinyl Flooring

Resilient wood-look planks and stone-tile look-a-likes are more convincing than ever. Here's how to choose and use luxury vinyl flooring.
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Dog-Friendly Flooring Rules

Dog-friendly flooring needs to be durable, easy to clean, and attractive too. Here's what you need to know if you have four on the floor
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Fun Facts in Rug History

World-renowned appraiser Stephen Fletcher looks back at the history of American floor coverings
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Overview of Flooring Options

This Old House general contractor Tom Silva and host Kevin O'Connor discuss the wide world of flooring products
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All About Wall-to-Wall Carpeting

It's warm, cozy, and soft underfoot—and there's a type to suit most rooms in your home. Here's how to choose the right carpet.
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Types of Carpet: Fibers and Styles

In the market for a new carpet? Here are the different fibers and styles to consider as well as questions to answer before you buy.
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A Complete Guide to Hardwood Flooring

This Old House presents a complete guide to finding the best hardwood flooring for your home.
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13 DIY Flooring Projects

Looking for a home improvement project that takes on new ground? Refresh kitchens, baths, living spaces, and even garages with a flooring installation upgrade.
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All About Engineered Wood Floors

It's a dead ringer for solid wood, faster to install, and less prone to moisture damage. Our experts help you decide which high-tech, low-fuss boards are best for your application and style
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Carpet Selection: Durability, Weight, Style

When it comes to buying wall-to-wall carpeting, here’s how to choose and install a quality carpet.
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Working with Linoleum Flooring

Linoleum makes a comeback and proves it's not what you think.
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Floor in a Flash

Prefinished plywood goes down fast —and lasts.