This article may contain affiliate links that Yahoo and/or the publisher may receive a commission from if you buy a product or service through those links. If you’re lucky enough to have hardwood ...

Ralph asks: We have some beautiful oak flooring beneath the old carpet in our house, but there are a few stains. Is there a way to remove those without sanding the whole floor? Danny Lipford: ...

Q. We’ve just pulled up a room full of carpet squares that had been on our wood floors. Now, we are finding it difficult to remove the sticky residue. We’ve mopped with Formula 409 and nail polish ...

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If you’re lucky enough to have hardwood floors in their home, it’s easy to see how much warmth, character, and durability they add. Their beauty and construction, however, does not make them ...