Renovation & Repair

Water finds its way onto floors throughout a home, whether via that post-shower tip-toe, a dripping colander, or rain-soaked galoshes. Fortunately, there are plenty of ways to protect flooring against the wrath water can unleash (mold, mildew and decay, oh my!), no matter what kind of material is underfoot. Whether you are installing tile, laminate, vinyl or hardwood, here are...

Unless you’ve made the decision to use the same flooring throughout an entire house, there are moments of transition between materials that will need to be dealt with as seamlessly as possible. What might seem like a small detail is actually critical for both safety continuity in your home, and there are different types of tools that can be...

If you’ve ever accidentally roundhouse-kicked a floor lamp while following along with an exercise video or dropped a hand-weight on your kitchen tile, you know how difficult it is to work out at home without a designated space. When you’re ready to carve out space for your own home exercise room, installing the proper flooring is critical for both...

High-end design has leaned toward minimalism for the past several decades, evangelizing a streamlined life and home. (Think: the International Style championed by midcentury architect Mies van der Rohe; the black-and-chrome interiors typified by upmarket 1980s apartments or Scandinavian-inspired white and wood that rose to popularity in the 2010s.) Fortunately for the more maximalist among us, the tide is...

Replacing your gutters with a system that helps prevent clogs is one of the best ways to shield against water damage.Installing a sump pump, smart water sensors, and more will also help defend your home against water. There’s usually more to a leaky bathtub than a puddle of water on the floor. When left untreated, even the smallest water damage...