Face-nailed flooring, where nails are left exposed, is something you don’t see very often. It’s mostly found in older—like 100 years or more—homes or buildings, although you might come across it in ...

The appeal of white wood floors—relaxed but refined, a not-too-blank canvas for showing off one's furnishings and antiques—is stymied only by a justified fear of keeping them clean. It's hard enough ...

Harder than you might think, given all the options available. Here’s how to navigate the various decisions you’ll have to make. By Tim McKeough If you have flooring you don’t like — whether it’s ...