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Ask The Old-House Doctor
How can I revive my scuffed hardwood floors?

How to Bleach Stains on Wood Floors
From the U.S. General Services Administration, a step-by-step how-to on bleaching floor stains.

Spot Cleaning Stains on Wood Floors
Guidance on removing spots, marks, grease and oil stains, mold or mildew, and wax or chewing gum.

Preserving Historic Ceramic Tile Floors
A description & history of ceramic floor tiles; summary of installation & maintenance techniques.

Ask The Old-House Doctor
Solving the bouncy floor problem

Wood floor repairs
How to replace a damaged subfloor under tongue and groove wood flooring.

Removing Asphalt Tile Adhesive
Black asphalt adhesive isn't easy to remove -- but can be done. Here's how

What to do about bouncy floors
Solutions for sagging, bouncy floors in older houses

Installing a ceramic tile floor in an old house
Old floors often have too much bounce for tile. Here's how to correct this problem.

Reviving an old floor
Traditional wax finish can breathe new life into a vintage wood floor

Buckling floor wonâ€™t stay fixed
Get to the root of the problem before treating the symptoms

Floor of woes
We're restoring old longleaf pine floors in our Victorian home. Any tips?

Maintaining Old Floors
Old floor boards don't have to be "fed" to stay healthy, just protected from ordinary wear and tear.

Tile Trouble
A flat, level subfloor that doesn't bounce or sag is the key to a successful tile installation.

Missing Mosaic Tile
Painting tile to match old mosaics is a labor of love, but don't look for long-term durability.

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