In CR's test for foot-traffic wear, discs holding abrasive paper rub left and right against flooring samples. We check for wear after every 50 left-right cycle. The best flooring is unscathed after ...

Our rigorous tests identify the most durable, scratch-, stain-, and fade-resistant flooring for every room in your home For a quick upgrade, laminate flooring (like the one shown here) can be ...

Looking to scoop up stylish furniture items from your favorite brands at a discount? One of the best—but most underutilized—ways of doing so is by making the most of floor sample sales, which many ...

A sample is a product given to a potential customer for free by a manufacturer, distributor or retailer for testing with the intention of persuading them to buy the product. These customers are ...

Flooring is an important functional and aesthetic part of your home. Our research team considered 17 companies and chose 3 Buyer’s Choice Award winners based on value for price, customer service, ...

Wood floors are high on the wish list of many a homeowner and buyer. And it’s easy to see why: Wood has a unique character and glow, especially when polished. It feels warmer to walk on than other ...

Kelly has over 10 years of experience writing about home design and improvement for many prominent publications. She also spent several years working at a tech startup for an interior design game ...