Engineered wood flooring has the luxurious look and feel that makes hardwood floors so sought-after by homeowners but with a few important advantages. High on the list? Its affordability. Since its ...

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 ...

Q: I want to install a wood floor over a concrete slab in my downstairs bedroom. What kind of flooring material is needed, and how do I install it? A: Wood floors are beautiful and, with intermediate ...

During the planning stages of a home improvement project, homeowners will want to consider the cost of various wood materials for new flooring and furniture. Solid wood and engineered wood are two ...

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 ...

Engineered wood flooring is a type of flooring composed of a thin hardwood top layer, called a veneer or wear layer, over core layers of strengthened composite plywood. In some cases, the plywood may ...