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Ralph asks: We have some beautiful oak flooring beneath the old carpet in our house, but there are a few stains. Is there a way to remove those without sanding the whole floor? Danny Lipford: ...

The key is to use something strong enough to remove the stain, but not something so strong that it will damage the wood beneath. Lindsey Ellefson is Lifehacker’s Features Editor. She currently covers ...

Q: I left a can of bathroom cleaner on my shower floor, and now it has a rust stain. I’ve tried everything Home Depot sells, as well as everything Heloise suggests. I also tried white appliance paint ...

Q. I have a plowing company. Last winter while plowing, I left rust streaks on two properties. Though they are not very noticeable, they are noticeable. Do you have any ideas or solutions to removing ...

Q:There are some black stains on my hardwood floors, and I heard Coca- Cola will take them out. Before I try it, I'd like your opinion. A: You probably heard about that in the Handyman's column, so ...

If you've just moved into a home with hardwood floors and (thankfully) haven't had the chance to clean up a stain, it's imperative to take as many preventive measures as possible to avoid future ...

If you’re lucky enough to have hardwood floors in their home, it’s easy to see how much warmth, character, and durability they add. Their beauty and construction, however, does not make them ...