Floors and Coverings

It's better-looking and more affordable than ever by Justin Fink

From old standbys like hardwood to new contenders like laminates, the choices are daunting. We evaluate the pros, cons, and costs. by Nena Donovan Levine

Strip oak is not the only option, but without some guidelines, choosing among strip, plank, prefinished, solid and engineered floors can be tough by Roe A. Osborn

Because of environmental concerns, cork and linoleum now compete with vinyl as attractive, durable flooring alternatives by Rick Gregory