Dear James: The foyer floor by the front door has taken a beating from the children over the past 10 years. It is stain-resistant and available in a variety of shapes, surfaces and colors. When ...

Q. I have decided to install a slate floor in my kitchen. What must I do to make sure the slate will stay adhered to the floor? What tools will I need? Can I apply the slate to a wood subfloor? Will ...

Recently, I wrote a column about how to get ceramic tile grout clean. I received quite a few thank-you notes via the “Ask Tim” page at AsktheBuilder.com. It’s always gratifying to hear from you that I ...

Question: The floor of the front entryway of our townhouse is a dark greenish slate. I'd like to brighten up this floor, but I need something sturdy that could withstand the rigor of being the main ...

Q: My front hall floor is trashed from all of the kids' traffic that comes in and out. I would like to install a new floor but I am not sure what material will hold up best. I am not on a tight budget ...

We all know that fashion moves in cycles, and that’s certainly true for trends in interiors. This year we’re seeing a resurgence in some of the classic flooring finishes from the ’60s, ’70s and ’80s: ...