Concrete floors have a raw and elegant beauty that can be surprisingly warm

Avoid cracks, squeaks and defects in your home's flooring by understanding the components — diagrams included

Learn costs and other important details about renewing a hardwood floor — and the one mistake you should avoid

One-of-a-kind lumber warms a room and adds age and interest

Learn how math and craft come together for stairs that do their job beautifully

Here’s advice on where to put it, how to find and select wood, what it might cost and how to get it done

Learn what it takes to finish a basement before you consider converting it into a playroom, office, guest room or gym

Don't get held up by confusion over trusses, rafters and purlins. Learn about a roof's features and their purposes here

These masterpieces of modern architecture are still influencing home design today — see if any elements appear in your own home

Ask yourself these questions to learn whether you’d be happy with a vanity that has open shelves