The hardwood flooring category has not had an easy go of it as of late. Preliminary estimates from Market Insights for 2023 indicate that market consumption for hardwood was down as much as 15% in ...

Floor heating mats are a popular choice for homeowners seeking a cozy and efficient way to heat their floors. These systems ...

Why they're a waste: Another popular product your plumber really hates? Drain cleaners such as Drano and Liquid-Plumr. The ...

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Modern bathroom designs are all about combining aesthetics, comfort, and efficiency, and one of the most innovative solutions gaining popularity is the use of underfloor heating mats.

Don't like walking on your cold floors? Learn the steps to install heated floors yourself and find out when you should contact a professional.

Are you paying attention to your pelvic floor health? The pelvic floor is a group of muscles and nerves that form a "supportive hammock" from the back, through the tailbone, lower abdominal area ...

Nearly 75% of swab samples taken from fitness equipment such as dumbbells, treadmills and exercise mats tested positive for Staphylococcus aureus, according to a 2018 study in the Journal of ...

Laminate flooring products are a budget-friendly alternative to hardwood, and the technology behind them just keeps getting better and better. Even still, most existing laminates still need ...

Unlike some of the other internet fads I've fallen victim to (anyone else try and fail to laminate their eyebrows?), floor time seemed relatively harmless. In the name of science, I decided to go ...