A sleek, stylish kitchen is the hub of all household activity. Ample cabinetry, counter space, and room to entertain often take center stage. Flooring, however, is a major appeal factor that shouldn't ...

The Swiffer Sweeper is a faster and easier-to-use alternative to a traditional mop. However, there are some types of floors ...

Consider the finish. High contrast means dirt, dust, and grit are more likely to show—especially on the white squares. Matte finishes, darker grout, or tone-on-tone variants (like gray and cream) can ...

For a fresher (and cleaner) kitchen, be sure to save your loose citrus peels to use for a cleaning solution that will make ...

Are you buying for looks or for function? It can be a tough call. After publishing the pros and cons of 6 different kinds of wood floors I was asked "What about kitchens?" It has taken a while to get ...

When you first enter the foyer of designer Katie Ridder and her architect husband Peter Pennoyer’s house in New York’s Dutchess County, you can’t help but be surprised by the durable lavender ceramic ...

A recent column about kitchen flooring options reaped these pieces of reader advice. From Janice Wolf: In the past year, I replaced my wood kitchen floor with a product by Congoleum (DuraCeramic). It ...

Indeed, the kitchen is the heart of every home, and the choice of floor can greatly affect the overall atmosphere. There are countless options for kitchen flooring, from traditional tiles to modern ...