Lumber and Sheet Goods

by Mark Tylinski

Simple to make, you won't want to lay another wood floor without this handy gaugeby Howard Brickman

by Vince Catich

Through the proper combination of butt and miter joints, a flooring specialist shows how he likes to raise the stakes in a new-floor installationby Howard Brickman

This method turns an ordinary wood floor into a visual stunnerby Charles Peterson

Achieving the intricate geometry of a parquet floor doesn't require much more than a tablesaw, kraft paper, and wallpaper paste

A design/build team delivers a custom house with copper counters, oak floors, travertine stairs, and a great outdoor space for $126 per sq. ft.by Chris Stebbins

Tailored to emphasize the surrounding views, this open floor plan executed in durable materials is sheltered by insulating concrete wallsby Martin McBirney

by Charles Peterson

Laminated-veneer lumber lets you assemble big beams without a big crewby John Spier

A plywood core makes engineered flooring the most stable choice, provided the slab is flat and dryby Ken Fischer

by Charles Peterson

by Michael Purser

New-generation panels mean decade-old notions are no way to choose sheathing. Here's what you need to know.by Sean Groom

Exotic scraps find a new life as the focal point of a floorby Charles Peterson

by Charles Peterson

Radiant-panel systems a carpenter can install are perfect under a wood floorby Rick Arnold

Whether it's the floor of a big house or a small addition, an accurate layout promotes smooth installationby Jim Anderson

A luxurious bathroom's character is borne by innovative technology and recycled materialsby Kristian Kicinski