Shawn Bo-Abrams, who is renovating his house in Washington state with his husband, Leon Bo-Abrams, was eager to get rid of the carpet covering their top floor. “I have four animals, and they all like ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." In most design circles, painting natural wood is a no-go—we’ve all seen the Instagram discourse on the ...

When something’s not looking up to scratch, whether that be walls or a piece of furniture, one of the first ideas we often ...

Worn and faded hardwood floors can drag down the look of a room. But having scuffed floors sanded down and re-stained can be expensive and messy. One alternative that’s gaining popularity: painting ...

Jeff Somers is a freelancer who has been writing about writing, books, personal finance, and home maintenance since 2012. When not writing, Jeff spends his free time fixing up his old house. He has ...

Think floors are just for walking on? Think again. In 2026, paint is turning floors into a fully fledged design feature with ...

Installing new hardwood flooring is a major investment, which makes choosing the right one even more daunting, especially for a wood-floor newbie. Is oak better than walnut? What's the deal with warm ...