Q: Our hardwood floors have gone to heck over the winter, and probably long before that. Should we attempt to salvage our floors by refinishing them ourselves, or are we asking for trouble? A: ...

Picture this: You've just moved into an old house. You can't wait to tear out the dingy carpet installed back in the '90s. And then you discover beautiful hardwood ...

Here's a do-it-yourself primer if you have hardwood floors that have sustained water damage: 1. Sand with a vibrating-type sander. Start with medium sand paper; then finish with fine sand paper.