I received an email from a reader asking how she could repair a bubble that had been in her vinyl floor for three years. The last she could remember from the installer was “Don’t worry, it will lay ...

While vinyl flooring is known for its durability, that doesn't mean it's completely damage-proof. Between everyday wear and tear and occasional mishaps, you may begin to notice some minor blemishes on ...

Need to know how to repair vinyl flooring? Have a few broken, peeling or damaged kitchen floor tiles? This excerpt, taken from Upgrade Your House (Creative Publishing International, 2010) by Philip ...

Q: Our vinyl flooring has developed two widening cracks. Is there a way to fix this to correct the appearance and to prevent further widening, which could become a tripping hazard? A: Yes, you should ...

Vinyl siding can save a lot of hassles on a home, since it’s low-maintenance and never needs painting. But, it’s not foolproof. If your siding has started to bubble, it’s important to figure out the ...

Q: I have vinyl sheet flooring in my bathroom. The problem is that it’s curling up in several places and looks terrible. Is there a way to make it stay down? A: Vinyl flooring can be a pain. The edges ...

Vinyl floor tiles curl up at the corners as their adhesive starts to fail, but there’s usually still enough stick to them that you can’t just pull them up without damage. You can use a simple clothes ...

Question: I had a three-eighths-inch-thick, click-together wood floor installed over two layers of vinyl in my kitchen less than a year ago. The wood is sliding lengthwise in two areas. It has ...

Q: How do you repair squeaking floors? The house is 47 years old, and simply walking across the floors creates a squeak. But it’s only in certain areas, not the whole floor or room. Can we eliminate ...