Lexie is a former Staff Writer at Forbes Home and has over 6 years of professional experience as a writer and editor in the home improvement space. She's previously worked at sites such as HomeAdvisor ...

Q: My dogs have heavily damaged the hardwood flooring in my 1956 house. Is there a way to refinish the floor so it’s impervious to dog urine? My handyman has suggested vinyl flooring, but I appreciate ...

We have antique heart pine floors (originally, subfloors) and a few planks are water damaged beyond repair. We’d like to replace those boards, rather than re-doing the whole floor. There are a number ...