Laminate flooring looks much like hardwood, but it has a few advantages. Laminate costs less than wood, for one. The flooring is also topped with a hard, protective layer that is scratch- and ...

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 ...

If you're taking on a home improvement project, vinyl and laminate are types of flooring that are budget-friendly alternatives to more traditional hardwood flooring. Vinyl is generally considered a ...

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 ...