Flooring
How To Install a Linoleum Tile Floor
Design and lay your own patterned tile floor using linoleum tiles. Follow this video tutorial and step-by-step guide for an easy walkthrough.
A Guide to Flooring Options and Which One is Right for You
There are a number of different flooring options these days, from traditional hardwood to durable linoleum. Which is the best choice for you?
American Artisans Whose Work Will Floor You
Check out hand-hewn flooring that brings home details to new heights
How To Tile a Bathroom Floor
Installing bathroom floor tiles isn’t a job for beginners. Watch what it takes as contractor Angelo McRae installs a new mosaic-tile floor.
How To Remove a Vinyl Floor and Plywood Subfloor
Do you think you have hardwood floors hiding under your vinyl floor and plywood subfloor? Here's how to remove them to reveal what's beneath.
How To Install Pre-Finished Engineered Flooring
Learn how to install pre-finished engineered wood flooring with this step-by-step guide and helpful video tutorial.
How To Repair Squeaky Wood Floors
Are squeaky wood floors driving you crazy? Learn how to fix them with simple tools and do-it-yourself techniques.
How to Repair a Tongue and Groove Wood Floor
Is your tongue and groove wood floor damaged? We've got your DIY solution in a step-by-step video, led by Tom Silva.
How To Repair Loose Carpet
Loose carpet on your stairs is unattractive and dangerous. Learn how to quickly and easily resolve this tripping hazard.
Norm Abram's Best Tricks of the Trade III
TOH assembles even more pro wisdom from master carpenter Norm Abram's archive
All About Wall-to-Wall Carpeting
It's warm, cozy, and soft underfoot—and there's a type to suit most rooms in your home. Here's how to choose the right carpet.
How To Install Radiant Heat
This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey shows how to retrofit an old home with new under-floor heat.
How to Repair Dog Damage to Wood Flooring
Scratches and stains are the hallmarks of dog ownership. But you can fix the damage done — and minimize the chance of future mishaps.
How to Lay a Stone Tile Floor
Use an uncoupling membrane to prevent tiles from cracking or popping loose with this helpful guide to laying stone tile floors.
How To Install Vinyl Flooring
Vinyl flooring is a simple and affordable way to update your home. Here's how to install it using precise measurements and some patience.
19 Simple Ways To Save Money On Your Home’s Next Remodel
Remodeling costs can add up quick, but there are plenty of ways to save cash. Check out 19 ways you can save money on your home's next remodel, from attending auctions to donating materials.
How to Upgrade a Garage Floor with an Epoxy Coat
Learn how to add an epoxy coat on your garage floor with This Old House host Kevin O'Connor and epoxy-coating expert Doug Fasching.
All About Vinyl Flooring
Durable and easy to maintain, this practical, affordable floor covering is continually improving in looks and performance
How to Patch a Sheet Vinyl Floor
Is your sheet vinyl floor damaged? Don't worry—there's a simple fix. Click here to learn how you can tackle this project on your own.
How to Install a Floor Medallion
This guide will help you create a beautiful inlaid ornament in a wood floor that can become the focal point to any room.
12 DIY Projects to Add Old-House Charm
Give your house an elegant upgrade at an affordable price with these 12 DIY projects that add charm, style, and history.
Types of Carpet: Fibers and Styles
When choosing a new carpet, you'll first need to understand the different fibers and styles available. We break them down in this guide.
How to Install Carpet
In this guide, we walk you through every step on installing carpet, from padding to trimming the edges to seaming adjoining pieces.
How to Protect Wood Floors
Wood floors face daily wear and tear and unexpected spills. This guide helps you protect your wood floors to keep them in good condition.
A Complete Guide to Hardwood Flooring
This Old House presents a complete guide to finding the best hardwood flooring for your home.
13 DIY Flooring Projects
Looking for a way to easily refresh any room in your house? Check out these 13 ideas for replacing your home's flooring yourself.
How to Install Radiant Heat Under a Solid Wood Floor
This Old House general contractor Tom Silva shows how to run radiant heat tubing under a new hardwood floor
Stiffening Bouncy Floors
Tom Silva's tricks for shoring up a springy floors
Fixing Squeaks Under Carpet
In this video, This Old House general contractor Tom Silva demonstrates a special screw that lets you secure loose flooring right through carpet
How To Refinish Hardwood Floors
Our step-by-step guide can help you clean and refinish your hardwood floors without sanding down to the bare wood.
Cures for the Creaky House
Those aren't ghosts making a racket in your home—it's just normal wear and tear taking its toll. Check out these remedies for common noises.
Fix Now, Save Later
Our experts help you address 9 little trouble spots around your home before they cause big—as in big bucks—damage down the road