As a former realtor, general contractor and greenhouse operator, Kristi has touched nearly all aspects of homeownership, from the foundation up. Today, Kristi is a full-time investing and real estate ...

We installed COREtec luxury vinyl plank flooring in the Calypso Oak color, and the process was incredibly easy. Some luxury vinyl flooring options are water-resistant — or even waterproof — which ...

Several months ago, a pesky mouse caused a small water leak in a PEX water line that supplied water to a second-floor bathroom in my home. A new hump in our master bedroom hardwood floor foreshadowed ...

When remodeling a bathroom, it's essential to get the flooring right because it can tie the entire design of the space together. Bathroom floors need to be durable, too. Even though they don't see the ...

Lowe Larretta is former lead editor for Forbes Home, covering all things related to home improvement and good design. She previously worked in the decor and lifestyle spaces for digital publishers ...

Carpet will let you know when it needs to be replaced. It soils quicker (even after having been cleaned), and it just doesn’t look like it used to. In fact, the overall wear and tear of the carpet in ...

If you watch house-hunting shows, you’ve probably seen prospective buyers light up at the sight of hardwood. If you watch renovation shows, though, you’ll also see how expensive it can actually be to ...