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As with any major home improvement decision, it’s helpful to compare flooring prices before making the big leap. When it comes to flooring cost, there’s several things to keep in mind. First of all, regional prices for materials and flooring installation may vary. While the following price estimates make for a good starting point, it’s…

If you’re asking this question, you’ll first need to ensure your basement is waterproofed and/or that you truly have your heart set on basement carpeting. Most basements aren’t conducive to having quality, long-lasting carpet without enduring the cost to finish a basement. Of course, any finished basement is going to require eliminating any existing water…

Few products in the home improvement world have made a bigger splash than laminate flooring. It’s marketed as a tough, cost effective, and easy to install flooring material, but does it live up to the high expectations? In this edition of Pros, Cons, & Costs we’ll be taking a closer look at laminate flooring to…

None can deny the appeal of a hardwood floor. It has a long tradition of luxury, and a timeless beauty. Installing a hardwood floor is also expensive and difficult. Those looking for that classic look and feel might do well to consider engineered hardwood flooring. When determining whether or not to invest in engineered wood…

Though it is often confused with vinyl, linoleum is a completely different material. It has been around for about 150 years and is made of natural materials. Linoleum flooring is made up of linseed oil (the main ingredient), wood or cork powder, and ground stone. It is a recyclable material, and is available in partially…

Pressure-treated wood is wood that has been infused with chemical preservatives to protect the wood from rot and insects. The wood is placed in a depressurized holding tank that removes the air and replaces it with a preservative. The most important thing to understand about this pressure treatment is that the process is, by far,…

There are several problems that can cause a sagging or sloping floor, which is one of the reasons why fixing a sloping floor is difficult. Foundation issues, deteriorating wood supports (especially sills, which rest on the foundation footer), improperly installed joists or sub-floors, and other issues can all cause a floor to slope or sag….

The carpet in your home takes a lot of abuse, suffering through trampling, spills, and plenty of dirt throughout the course of a year. When it comes time to clean the carpet — either with a professional carpet cleaning service or a as a DIY project — using harsh chemicals might not be a very good…