Are you having a hard time figuring out whether herringbone or parquet hardwood floors suit the style of your home? Here, an expert offers some advice.

A reader sent an e-mail saying she has parquet hardwood flooring in her kitchen and eating area, and it has a badly worn trail where her family does most of its walking.

If you're thinking of getting new floors, engineered wood flooring is a great options. Consider the pros and cons before makings your decision.

Hardwood parquet floor tiles can be laid over most existing flooring that is in good condition. Sand off any high points over a plywood floor.

From timeless tradition to sleek sophistication, choosing between herringbone and chevron flooring shapes the feel, flow, and finesse of any interior.

Dear James: We like hardwood parquet floors, but it is expensive to have them installed. Are do-it-yourself parquet flooring "kits" easy to install for inexperienced DIYers? -- Chris H.

Question: I like the appearance of a hardwood floor, but I think that installing one is beyond my expertise. I saw some hardwood parquet tiles for do-it-yourself installation. Is it really easy to ...

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