When Hurricane Harvey left several inches of standing water in Alison Walters-Dominguez's Sharpstown home, she knew exactly what she would do. As much as she loved her wood flooring, she ripped it out ...

Wood floors are high on the wish list of many a homeowner and buyer. And it’s easy to see why: Wood has a unique character and glow, especially when polished. It feels warmer to walk on than other ...

Porcelain wood tiles, which come in various shades from pecan and cherry to weathered tan, are durable, affordable and trending up. Photo courtesy of Floor Coverings International. (M S International, ...

My career in journalism has been varied and wide-ranging. I’m an author, a documentary maker, a reporter, and my work has sparked four commissions of inquiry in Canada. My touchstone in journalism has ...

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Ever heard anyone walk into a home and say, “Yuck. Wood floors”? Didn’t think so. And you won’t. Ever. Wood floors are always right. They are at home in any ...

Ceramic floor tile has a rich legacy as a durable flooring material. You’ve undoubtedly walked across it in countless public buildings. Hotel lobbies, commercial buildings and even my own previous ...

A great flooring solution for the home, inside or out is porcelain tiles—not the boring tiles of yesteryear. These new high definition porcelain tiles are made to look like many different materials, ...

Ever heard anyone walk into a home and say, “Yuck. Wood floors.” Didn’t think so. And you won’t. Ever. Wood floors are always right. They are at home in any home. And unlike wall color, tile, carpet, ...

Kelly has over 10 years of experience writing about home design and improvement for many prominent publications. She also spent several years working at a tech startup for an interior design game ...