Here's a do-it-yourself primer if you have hardwood floors that have sustained water damage: 1. Sand with a vibrating-type sander. Start with medium sand paper; then finish with fine sand paper.

Some people argue that scratches and dents in wood furniture and floors add character — and if that’s your philosophy, we say embrace it. But if you’re bummed out because of an obvious scratch, water ...

My wife, Kathy, thinks I’m nuts. I talk to people on elevators. Talking to strangers is interesting to me, and I believe that’s one reason I jumped at the chance in 1994 to host a two-hour call-in ...

Nothing adds a distinctive air (and increased resale value) to your home like natural wood flooring. But hardwood’s beauty is just one of its many virtues. In case of damage to your wood floor, ...