Latest Flooring News

• Home trends through the decades

  If you have a dated appliance or walls that haven't been repainted since the house was built, fear not. What you have was once the most popular style available. Take a look back at hot and trendy home improvements from the 1950s through the 2000s.

• 10 things you don't want in your kitchen (and what to do about them)

  Are you the victim of these kitchen oh-nos? Find out which ten things you never want to see in your kitchen.

• 6 tips to improve home acoustics

  Is your home noisy? Do sounds seem to bounce off the floors, ceilings and walls? Find out how home acoustics are affected by material choices and what you can do to improve the problem.

• The lifespan of flooring: Is it measured in footsteps?

  Flooring is an important investment -- your choice of floor materials largely dictates the look and feel of your home's interior. Find out how long various types of flooring last, their costs, and the pros and cons of each.

• Floor care: 4 spot cleaning secrets

  Adhesives, scuffs, candles and pets all can leave their mark on your floors. Here are four spot-on clean-up tricks for some of the toughest problems.