Faranak Amidi presents The Fifth Floor, a weekly programme that revels in the variety and range of stories produced by the BBC World Service's language sections. Faranak joined the BBC Persian ...

Floor insulation can help you keep your home warm, cut back on draughts and cut your energy bills. Floors at ground level can feel pretty cold and should be insulated if possible. The floors of ...

Below, the 15 best play and floor mats out there for both babies and toddlers, any of which, I should note, would look great not only in a nursery but in your living room, too. While these mats ...

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Pet owners and parents have shockingly similar considerations when it comes to selecting flooring for their home. Durability, ease of maintenance, safety, and cost. From laminate to ceramic tile ...

The best luxury vinyl flooring has a protective top layer that extends the planks’ life span. Waterproof vinyl flooring is best for kitchens and bathrooms where water damage is likely.

Commissions do not affect our editors' opinions or evaluations. Does a perfect flooring material exist? Is there one that’s stood the test of time, is long-lasting, easy to maintain, beautiful ...

Most flooring materials need underlayment to cover imperfections in the subfloor, reduce sound and provide other benefits specific to each type of floor covering. Choosing the right underlay for ...

Wood is a naturally resilient material, and sealed with a urethane finish hardwood flooring can take even the heaviest use for many years before needing to be refinished or, in rarer cases ...