A wooden floor has obvious advantages, not least its natural, non-toxic beauty. It's also a lot easier to clean than carpet, and harbours fewer germs and dust mites, so it's better for people with ...

After about 20 years, most hardwood floors start showing their age; scratches, dullness and discoloring are the most common signs that the wood is due for refinishing. Fortunately, the typical ...

Gear-obsessed editors choose every product we review. We may earn commission if you buy from a link. Why Trust Us? For many do-it-yourself families, summer is wood floor sanding season. Add that to ...

There are plenty of good reasons to sand a wood floor. It can make the floor (or subfloor) level, removes stains or unwanted paint, and gives the wood a silky-smooth finish that feels great underfoot.

If you’ve got worn wooden floors and not enough money for professional refinishing, I’ve got an encouraging story to tell you. Back in the spring of 1967, my dad worked evenings and weekends to ...