There is something charming and elegant about the look and feel of real hardwood floors. They can instantly add class to any room while increasing your home's value. With so many different types, you simply cannot go wrong with choosing this natural flooring type. Its durability, value and appeal are more than enough reasons to install hardwood floors in your home.  Knowing exactly how much hardwood floors cost and how their pric...

Tariff hikes hit close to home — literally. Most of the flooring in the U.S. market today is sourced or manufactured internationally. This includes popular materials like luxury vinyl tile (LVT), laminate, hardwood and some tiles. Once tariffs increase, the added import costs get passed down the line — first to manufacturers, then to distributors and retailers. Homeowners and contractors should understand the vinyl flooring tariff,...

If you have, or are interested in, laminate flooring, you may already know its many benefits. For instance, it can look like hardwood but comes at a fraction of the price while still being a durable flooring option. However, just because laminate flooring looks like wood, tile or stone doesn't mean you clean it the same way. Laminate has its unique care requirements.  Although it has specific cleaning guidelines, another p...