Mention hardwood floors and watch a homebuyer’s eyes light up. What makes wood floors so desirable? Hardwood floors are unmatched for their beauty, durability, and ease of maintenance, so it’s no surprise that the demand for hardwood has always been strong. In recent years that demand has been fueled by the availability of more types of wood, including exotic species such as Brazilian cherr... read more>>>

Relatively affordable as DIY projects go, tiling is also one of the most popular among homeowners. New tile can cover a multitude of sins and transform a space — from tiny entry to spacious kitchen — in a matter of hours, if it’s done properly. This book presents all of the information needed to take on a tiling project from start to finish, including planning and layout, installation, and upkeep — from tiling a kitchen cou... read more>>>

There is a wide variety of flooring options available — wood, tile and stone, laminate, resilient vinyl, bamboo, and cork — and Installing Floors shows homeowners how to lay them all like a pro. In this new title from the successful BUILD LIKE A PRO series, contractor and experienced author Joseph Truini covers the subject in great detail; he walks readers through the process of installation — made attainable through more than ... read more>>>

This third edition of a classic favorite includes time-honored installation methods now updated to feature new flooring styles, and adds some important new information on renewable flooring materials, such as bamboo, reclaimed floorboards, and natural stone. It also includes the latest techniques for polished and etched concrete flooring. The DVD add-on product includes 50 minutes of real-time demon... read more>>>