Renewing old wooden stairs to their former glory is a lot of work, but former glory is definitely worth aiming for if you like the look and patina of old wood. Here’s how to do it. Begin by vacuuming ...

The typical cost for hardwood floor refinishing ranges from $1,098 to $2,653, with a national average cost of $1,869. Some of the main factors influencing the project price include the size of the ...

With summer around the corner giving your wooden stairs a much needed refresh may be on the agenda. Dull, worn out stairs are ...

Q. A few years ago, I removed the carpeting from two flights of stairs and replaced it with maple hardwood. They look beautiful, but they’re very slippery. A few months ago, I fell down the stairs and ...

Lexie is a former Staff Writer at Forbes Home and has over 6 years of professional experience as a writer and editor in the home improvement space. She's previously worked at sites such as HomeAdvisor ...

Have you been thinking about refinishing hardwood floors in your home? Have those glowing floors you fell in love with back when you bought your house turned dull in certain spots—or all over? Does ...

Q.The stairs in my home are in sad shape. One stair tread is cracked and others are scratched from years of abuse. I know I can hide the problem with carpeting, but that's not really my style. What's ...

When it comes to boring and tedious, watching paint dry is often the example of choice. But anyone who has had to stain or refinish their hardwood floors knows there’s something worse. Tom Dux ...

Geraldine has over a decade of experience writing within the home improvement sector. Additionally, she has unique first-hand renovation experience as the previous owner of a house-flipping business.

Q. I am on a renovation project, which includes a flying, floating staircase. I am trying to get the old finish back, and a refinishing specialist is sanding all woodwork, then staining and finishing ...