This horrifying scenario happens more often than you'd think. Someone can't stand squeaks and screws down the floor to try and stop them. Maybe it didn't matter to the previous owner because of their ...

Q: Our hardwood floors have gone to heck over the winter, and probably long before that. Should we attempt to salvage our floors by refinishing them ourselves, or are we asking for trouble? A: ...

Picture this: You've just moved into an old house. You can't wait to tear out the dingy carpet installed back in the '90s. And then you discover beautiful hardwood ...