Engineered hardwood floors offer the look and luxury of solid hardwood, but with greater durability—at a fraction of the price.

If someone were to ask you how to clean hardwood floors, you would picture a mop and bucket, right? Actually, there’s a lot more to it than that.

The newest engineered wood floors, which do not warp over time, have top layers that are made of hardwood and are up to one-quarter-inch thick.

Fortunately, you can fix minor types of hardwood damage yourself, using these simple tools and natural, non-toxic supplies.

When it comes to hardwood versus engineered wood, the only reliable way to tell the difference is to look at the sides—if you see layers, it’s engineered.

Flooring trends come and go, but the carpet vs. hardwood flooring battle rages on. In reality, both hardwood and carpeted floors have their pros and cons. Hardwood flooring, for example, costs ...

Most hardwood floors today have a finishing coat of clear polyurethane. “Polyurethane essentially sits on top of the wood,” protecting it from moisture, wear and staining, Mr. Hammel said.

We turned to a cleaning expert to answer our FAQs about hardwood floor cleaners, including how to use them. Plus, we shared our favorite products we've used.

Bolefloor offers floorboards, cut using custom algorithms, that follow the natural warp and weft of trees.