Floors and Coverings

Know when to splurge, where to save, and what not to do: Six case studies show you how by Paul DeGroot

by Craig Shields

There are plenty of new options for storage and organization; you might even reclaim some parking space by Charles Bickford

Reversing a backward floor plan brings style and function to an American foursquare bathroom by Timothy Gill

by Jim Lockwood

Guidelines for working efficiently and knowing how good is good enough by Larry Haun

by Tom Meehan

A no-frills fix-up creates a bright, efficient workspace for less than $1,800 in fixtures, materials and appliances by Scott Gibson

by Eric Roth

Cementitious backerboard speeds up the job, but start with a subfloor that is firm and flat by Dennis Hourany

by Jere Anderson

Whether you're building a new house or remodeling an old one, engineered lumber can give you squeak-free floors with fewer callbacks by Rick Arnold, Mike Guertin

by Tim Brigham

How to fit and fasten cabinets to wavy walls and floors by Tom Law