Flooring

Laminate flooring is a versatile material. It’s affordable, durable, and looks great—if cut correctly. If not, it can chip, look sloppy, and make the installation process a pain. This guide will explain the best ways to cut laminate flooring so you’ll be completely happy with the laminate floor in your home.

Prefinished wood floors are easy to install, provide durability, and have a stylish look. Here's how to determine which type is best for you.

Need to stretch a section of carpet in your home? It takes a bit of muscle, but specialized tools do most of the work.

Need to fix your burned, worn, or stained carpet? Read our guide on how to patch a carpet, plus tips on maintaining its appearance.

Do you have an old house? Your tile floors may contain asbestos. Call in a professional to help you safely remove them.

Once installed, laminate must be properly cared for. Here are our tips for cleaning and maintaining your laminate floors.

Terrazzo flooring can transform the look and feel of your house. Here's everything you need to know about terrazzo floors.

Resilient wood-look planks tiles are more convincing than ever. Learn how to choose and use luxury vinyl flooring in this guide.

Homeowners without carpet may find hardwood or tile flooring to be cold and uninviting. A well-placed rug helps tie furniture together and creates a warm and comfortable atmosphere. To find a stylish rug that’s easy to care for, learn more about our top picks for the best washable rugs.

Wet shop vacuums are an effective machine for cleaning spilled liquids or washing hardwood floors. In this review, the This Old House Reviews Team researched the five best wet vacs on Amazon to help you find the product that’s right for you. The products included in this article are available at various retail stores, local home centers, and online retailers like Amazon.

Looking for an easy way to clean your deck and other outdoor spaces? Read our guide to learn about the best gas pressure washers.

This Old House Reviews Team researched the highest-rated Shark vacuums on Amazon. We review handheld, robotic, stick, and upright vacuums to help you find the best option for your home.

Dirt, dust, hair, and other unwanted debris builds up quickly between carpet fibers. In this review, our team takes a look at five of the best vacuums for carpets to help you find the best fit for your home.

If you own a cat or dog, you know how quickly pet hair or dander builds up on carpet. In this review, the This Old House Reviews Team researched the five best vacuums for pet hair on Amazon to help you find the product that’s right for you.

If you're faced with unsightly spots in your wood flooring, follow these steps to learn how to properly patch the floor to blend the old with the new.

Clean carpets are a hallmark of all tidy and organized homes. Discover our top recommendations for the latest, best portable carpet cleaners.

In this guide, our team takes a look at today's latest, best carpet shampoos to meet a range of applications, lifestyles, and budgets.

In the round-up and comprehensive buying guide, our team takes a look at some of today's best handheld carpet cleaners.

Floor cleaners can remove dirt and grime from hardwood, tile, concrete, and more. In this review, the This Old House Reviews Team researched the best floor cleaners on Amazon to help you find the product that’s right for you.

Keeping laminate floors clean and shiny can be a challenge without the right product. This review examines the best laminate floor cleaners.

A veteran tile setter shares his best practices for achieving top-notch tiled surfaces.

Food and drink spills are bound to happen on your carpet, so you want to make sure you have a stain remover on hand for when they do. In this review, the This Old House Reviews Team researched the five best carpet stain removers on Amazon to help you find the product that’s right for you. The products included in this article are available at various home improvement stores, local home centers, and online retailers like Amazon.

Two-in-one vacuums and mops keep your floors clean with one machine. In this review, the This Old House Reviews Team researched the five best vacuum mop combos on Amazon to help you find the product that’s right for you and your home. The products included in this article are available at various home improvement stores, local home centers, and online retailers like Amazon.

Handheld vacuums make cleaning hard-to-reach places, such as underneath furniture easier. In this review, the This Old House Reviews Team researched the five best handheld cordless vacuum cleaners on Amazon to help you find the product that’s right for you. The products included in this article are available at various department stores, home improvement stores, and online retailers like Amazon.

A carpet steamer uses hot water and suction to loosen and remove dirt from carpets and other surfaces. In this review, the This Old House Reviews Team researched the five best carpet steamers on Amazon to help you find the product that’s right for you and your home. The products included in this article are available at various retail stores, local home centers, and online retailers like Amazon.

Whether you want to do it yourself or hire a professional cleaning service, giving your carpet a deep clean with shampoo helps keep it in the best possible condition.

Learn how to soundproof a room from floor to ceiling using both simple and advanced methods for windows, walls, doors, and more.

While all-purpose cleaners can sometimes clean tile floors, they won’t always leave your floors with the shine that they deserve. In this review, the This Old House Reviews Team researched the five best tile floor cleaners on Amazon to help you find the product that’s right for you. The products included in this article are available at various home improvement stores, local home centers, and online retailers like Amazon.