Q:Our 1880s Victorian has the original fir flooring in the main two rooms. We also have four children and two dogs. One of the dogs is death to area rugs, and we are having a tough time keeping the ...

Real wood floors are going to need to be refinished eventually. That's just a nature of the product. Refinishing floors means sanding away the surface layer and signs of damage, applying new stain and ...

Q: I need help with a wooden kitchen floor in an Alameda Victorian. The interior of the house hasn't seen too many improvements -- most of the original woodwork is intact, including the floors.