Q. I really would like to have a solid hardwood floor, but my existing house has a concrete slab. Is it possible to install a hardwood floor on top of concrete? A. If your slab surface is level with ...

The placement of a water vapor retarder directly below concrete floor slabs on the ground has become common practice for buildings where floor coverings or coatings are to be installed. Such use has ...

I’m renovating a 1969 ranch home that’s over a crawl space. I pulled up the existing foyer tile floor so I can put down interlocking laminate or engineered flooring. Much to my surprise, I found a ...

Lowe Larretta is former lead editor for Forbes Home, covering all things related to home improvement and good design. She previously worked in the decor and lifestyle spaces for digital publishers ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Revamping your kitchen may be one of the biggest home-design decisions you make, and quite possibly a costly one. Whether you're ...