Engineered hardwood floors offer the look and luxury of solid hardwood, but with greater durability—at a fraction of the price.

Position the glued sides of the block firmly against the joist ... and subfloor using 2½-inch self-drilling wood screws. For ...

Q: Our very old wood floors are in good shape and were refinished right before we bought our house 10 years ago. But now there is very noticeable wear in a few spots, chiefly in the entryway.

Nearby was a 15-pound sledgehammer at the ready for a few swings into the panel sides – a plastic block absorbing the ... Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. That wood is durable, used on long-ago factory and ...