A scientific analysis of the diverse variety of species found in the world of design

We give you the details on cost, installation, wood varieties and more to help you pick the right hardwood flooring

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Gleaming wood floors are a thing of beauty. Find out how to keep them that way

Plan ahead to prevent unsightly or unsafe transitions between floor surfaces. Here's what you need to know

Dreaming of gorgeous, natural wood floors? Consider these professional pointers before you lay the first plank

Denser than other hardwoods and sporting beautiful coloration, mesquite makes a fine material for flooring, countertops, furniture and more

Walnut countertops join hardwood floors and pieces made from leftover framing in a bright Spanish colonial

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

From a crisply styled area rug to beautifully bare hardwood, these flooring ideas will keep your living room clean and classic