Generally, wood and engineered wood—that is, layers of plywood and other materials topped with a thin slice of real hardwood veneer and ... apply to floorboards. When Consumer Reports tests these two ...

Not to worry, Swalen says, "While hardwood floors offer a timeless visual, their traditional design doesn't easily adapt to shifting consumer preference..." Luxury vinyl planks, she notes, are ...

If you have ever walked into a brick-and-mortar Lowe's store, then you have probably seen its kiosks offering floor installations ... For example, a former Lowe's contractor shared with Consumer ...

Lemon juice may seem like a versatile choice for cleaning and freshening up your home. However, there are some hacks using ...

Here are some recommended dusting tools from cleaning pros and the experts at Consumer Reports who share their advice ... especially in high-traffic areas. When cleaning hardwood floors, be sure to ...

Take advantage of sales on pet hair removal tools, GPS trackers, and moreBy Your pets are members of your family, so it’s no ...

Upright and canister models, for instance, have high-powered suction that excels at grabbing grit from hardwood floors and ...

These clever products and smart strategies—which come from Consumer Reports’ experts and from outside pros ... are somewhat similar to robotic vacuums—both scoot across floors on their own. But ...

When browsing through the aisles of Home Depot, you should be looking for things like garden plants, hardwood flooring ... you may want to take your search to television. According to Consumer Reports ...

The most common refrigerator repairs include ice maker failure, main control board failure and a clogged drain. Consumer Reports asked manufacturers of 13 dishwasher brands to weigh in on the lifespan ...

But consumer product safety laws in the U.S. are far ... we recommend staying elsewhere during the process, if possible. Favor hardwood, tile, bamboo, and cork flooring over vinyl, which can be called ...