If you’ve ever dealt with vinyl flooring -- especially in an older home where the flooring has not been well cared for -- you know the heartbreak of trying to clean it. Tiny grooves and crevices are ...

Mix ½ cup of white vinegar with 1 gallon of warm water in a bucket. “If your floors are extra dirty, you can bump it up to ¾ cup vinegar,” suggests Stein. “You can also add other ingredients, like ...

The secret to cleaning hardwood floors is determining what type of finish you have since that, and not the wood itself, will determine your plan of action. Most new floors are surface-sealed with a ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. These days, vinyl flooring is far from a second-rate option — it's a smart, durable, and affordable flooring material that adds style to any ...

Recently, I wrote a column about how to get ceramic tile grout clean. I received quite a few thank-you notes via the “Ask Tim” page at AsktheBuilder.com. It’s always gratifying to hear from you that I ...