Need to know how to repair vinyl flooring? Have a few broken, peeling or damaged kitchen floor tiles? This excerpt, taken from Upgrade Your House (Creative Publishing International, 2010) by Philip ...

While vinyl flooring is known for its durability, that doesn't mean it's completely damage-proof. Between everyday wear and tear and occasional mishaps, you may begin to notice some minor blemishes on ...

Q: I have vinyl sheet flooring in my bathroom. The problem is that it’s curling up in several places and looks terrible. Is there a way to make it stay down? A: Vinyl flooring can be a pain. The edges ...

Installing vinyl plank flooring starts with the right prep. In this video, I show beginners how to fix high and low spots in a wood subfloor so your LVP installs smooth, level, and long-lasting — all ...

Vinyl floor tiles curl up at the corners as their adhesive starts to fail, but there’s usually still enough stick to them that you can’t just pull them up without damage. You can use a simple clothes ...

Q: When we remodeled our kitchen and adjoining pantry, the contractor installed 12-by-12-inch travertine tiles. The tiles are not flush throughout. The blue tape in the picture shows the problem ...

Q: How do you repair squeaking floors? The house is 47 years old, and simply walking across the floors creates a squeak. But it’s only in certain areas, not the whole floor or room. Can we eliminate ...

After 10 years in print journalism, Nick transitioned to the home improvement space. He has specialized in maintenance, mortgages, home warranties, moving, car shipping, home security and more for 7 ...