DEAR TIM: It’s time for me to install some ceramic tile and hardwood flooring. I read on your website that it’s really important for the subfloor to be flat and level if at all possible. Since I don’t ...

Are you planning to replace your old floors? Or are you about to install flooring in a newly-built home? In either case, when you look at the expense of your floor material and installation, you may ...

Q. I’m getting ready to install 3/4-inch, tongue-and-groove golden oak hardwood flooring. I’m ready to start the job, but my wood subfloor seems to have all sorts of high and low spots. I don’t know ...

Q: I just read a column of yours on do-it-yourself installation of hardwood flooring (bit.ly/ez2uLh) and have a question. I noticed there was nothing in the article about making sure the subfloor was ...

Q. This week: Our house was built in the 1920's, and the most recent kitchen and bathroom floors - 12 x 12 inch vinyl tiles - are worn out. I'd like to install a laminate or wood floor in the kitchen ...