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Lexie is a former Staff Writer at Forbes Home and has over 6 years of professional experience as a writer and editor in the home improvement space. She's previously worked at sites such as HomeAdvisor ...

Plastic laminate first came to prominence back in the 1940s and 50s as a popular kitchen countertop material. But by the late-1980s it was beginning to fall out of favor as homeowners began replacing ...

We're about to tell you some things that won't make your jaw drop. No one will be stunned to find out that engineered hardwood flooring isn't as good as solid hardwood, that it's not invulnerable to ...

Nick is a writer with nearly a decade of experience in the home improvement industry. Now one of Forbes Home’s in-house writers, he previously wrote for Forbes Home as a freelance writer. He has ...

Replacing the floors in your home is a surefire way to give your space a fresh, new look. At the same time, purchasing quality flooring and hiring an experienced professional can get pricey — fast. If ...

Engineered hardwood is built from real wood veneer over layered plywood cores — a construction method that creates genuine disagreement about long-term performance. Veneer thickness is the single most ...