Lee Wallender is a home improvement writer of nearly 20 years and specializes in home remodeling, repair and maintenance. Sami Allen is the managing editor at Forbes Home, with over seven years of ...

To use the jig, align the cork tile with your mark and hold your utility knife straight up and down and pull the knife across the tile several times until it cuts through. A light touch is best. The ...

Prepare the concrete: Before you begin to lay the tile over your concrete slab, make sure that the concrete is properly prepared. Mix up a bucket of the TSP solution and use it to scrub the floor with ...

“Hearst Magazines and Verizon Media may earn commission or revenue on some items through the links below.” Prepare your surface for tile. You'll need to use an underlayment on your subfloor (cement or ...

In this DIY guide, you’ll learn how to install luxury vinyl plank flooring in a basement step by step. From preparing the concrete surface to laying planks and finishing edges, this tutorial covers ...

Q. This week: Our house was built in the 1920's, and the most recent kitchen and bathroom floors - 12 x 12 inch vinyl tiles - are worn out. I'd like to install a laminate or wood floor in the kitchen ...