We are about to close on our first property. :D The home has ceramic tile (good condition) in almost all of the house. We would like to lay hardwood down in the Great Room and Dining area.

Has anyone ever insta...

I have an old floor to refinish that hasn't been maintained in many years. I'm thinking sand, stain dark, and apply a few coats of polyurethane to really make it shine and pop. Am I on the right track? I'm not doing...

Hi BP,
Another Quick question:
I'm installing hardwood for the entire house, including kitchen. Should I install cabinets before or after hardwood floors?

Opinions welcome

Thanks,
Mike

I’m looking at a mid sized multi family that is in need of a makeover. With a rehab and proper tenant placement and spreading the word that it’s under new management I think it has the potential to be a money maker. M...

We finally got our toughest tenants yet, out of our house.  Unfortunately they chewed up all of the hardwood floors.  Looks like their couch or chairs did it in the living room and every single bedroom is chewed up fr...

I am refinishing a yellow oak hardwood floor. I am completely overwhelmed by picking out a stain color. What color and brand is your favorite and if you a picture to go with it even better?! Thanks in advance. 

Does anyone have any recommendations for a contractor who can refinish hardwoods in the Chicago area?

Upon exposing oak floors I found the old carpet pad has completely broken down and sticks like glue to the oak. Used a long handled scrapper - but that is very slow and gouging the floor.

Anyone have an idea how to ...

Looking at a house on the southside of chicago built in the 50s so it has the nive 2-1/2 oak hardwood in it needs floors need to be restored looking just for sand and varnish, what is the price others have paid to hav...

I just finished up sanding the floors today in the living room, hallway and bedrooms. I'm trying to decide if I just want to poly them or stain and then poly. If i do stain them, any recommendations on color....