Q – The wife would like to change the flooring in our kitchen from the ugly linoleum to tile. Can I just lay the tile over the linoleum? A – Generally when I get an e-mail that starts with ‘The wife…’ ...

Dear James: My linoleum kitchen floor is worn, and I want to replace it with ceramic tile. The floor now feels somewhat springy. Will that be a problem for the ceramic tile? — Brad S. Dear Brad: A ...

Q: We have two areas of our house in which I want to put wood floors over linoleum tiles which are themselves applied over 25-year-old concrete which is to all indications in very good condition. In ...

Learn how to clean your floors with vinegar safely. Get expert tips on what works (and what doesn’t) for natural floor cleaning.

Q: What’s the best way to clean my kitchen floor — broom, vacuum, mop? A: A quick sweep every day — or even twice a day if you have messy cooks or eaters and pets running through — can do wonders to ...