Q. My 1908 house has a crawl space and a pine board floor, no subfloor. I get a chilly draft through the gaps between the boards. How can I fill those gaps? Would tarring the underside of the boards ...

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 ...

Q.I live in a small condo. My upstairs neighbor put in creaky wood floors. I hear every step he takes. I have heard that you can insulate between floors, but that mostly it helps with television noise ...

Installing new flooring can change any living space into something fantastic and refreshed. But, if it’s not done right, it can lead to costly do-overs, frustrating repairs, and long-term regrets. Now ...

Q: In this coldest of winters, I need help! My family room floor is like a block of ice and my several attempts to fix the problem have failed. I've read many of your columns about insulation problems ...

Q: We read your Saturday-morning articles with much interest. My husband is building an addition to our home and was told by the city of Hayward building inspector that he installed the flooring ...