Q: My dogs have heavily damaged the hardwood flooring in my 1956 house. Is there a way to refinish the floor so it’s impervious to dog urine? My handyman has suggested vinyl flooring, but I appreciate ...

Q: My dogs have heavily damaged the hardwood flooring in my 1956 house. Is there a way to refinish the floor so it’s impervious to dog urine? My handyman has suggested vinyl flooring, but I appreciate ...

Q: I enjoy reading your column in the Burlington Free Press. I have a question regarding dog urine damage to hardwood floors. I recently removed some carpeting and discovered that my terrier has been ...

Of course, the smell is worse when the windows are closed. Need advice on what to do when rugs and padding are to be replaced. Can the ...

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