Lowe Larretta is former lead editor for Forbes Home, covering all things related to home improvement and good design. She previously worked in the decor and lifestyle spaces for digital publishers ...

Make your luxury vinyl plank installation a breeze with the right tools! The top 5 tools to make your install easier include a vinyl plank cutter for precise, mess-free cuts, a rubber mallet to secure ...

Calculate your room’s square footage by measuring its length and width, and add 10% for mistakes and waste. Keep in mind that if your luxury vinyl plank (LVP) has a specific pattern, such as a ...

I found myself driving through the breathtaking sheer granite walls of Franconia Notch in New Hampshire last Sunday. Cannon Mountain was on my left, and Mt. Lafayette was on my right. I was on my way ...

Several months ago, a pesky mouse caused a small water leak in a PEX water line that supplied water to a second-floor bathroom in my home. A new hump in our master bedroom hardwood floor foreshadowed ...

In places like Orlando, Tampa and the Gulf Coast, materials have to handle humidity, sand, water, and the everyday wear that comes with an active household. “When homeowners begin planning a remodel, ...

The cost to install vinyl plank flooring typically ranges from $988 to $3,891, with the national average cost at $2,399. The major factors affecting the cost to install vinyl plank flooring are the ...