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Q. I had my hardwood floors refinished with polyurethane about six years ago. They still look lovely, but are worn dull in high-traffic areas. Can I just apply more coats of polyurethane? A.

The appeal of glossy hardwood floors goes back centuries. The warmth of wood floors makes them a coveted design feature, and people who have wood floors work hard at keeping them looking good. Often ...

I’VE got a lot of tools in my toolbox, but the best one by far is denial. For many weeks of the year, this tool helps me cope with any job that might otherwise ruin my day. Then comes the week before ...

With the rise of eco-friendly design, man-made materials have lagged in popularity in recent years. Yet such materials are now being made greener and are probably here to stay. Polyurethane is a ...

With the rise of eco-friendly design, man-made materials have lagged in popularity in recent years. Yet such materials are now being made greener and are probably here to stay. Polyurethane is a ...