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 ...

Like many DIY enthusiasts, my passion stems less from practicality and more from sheer stubborn determination. Once I decide I can tackle a project myself, there’s no talking me out of it. It's this ...

There are four primary types of vinyl flooring you can buy: luxury vinyl plank (LVP), luxury vinyl tile (LVT), sheet vinyl and vinyl composite tile (VCT). The type of floor you choose affects the look ...

Q. When Sandy flooded our basement, we had a contractor pull up the carpeting and install vinyl tiles. He prepared the concrete floor by scraping up the rug glue that remained, and used commercial ...