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Updating your floors isn’t cheap, easy, or low-effort, but it makes a huge difference in the way a room looks and is more than worth the hassle. If your hardwoods need polishing or you’re dying to replace some ancient linoleum and grimy old carpet, winter is the perfect time to do it. Floor projects can quickly get away from you in both scope and budget, so if you’re new to DIY, start with the smallest possible room to get your bearings before, say, tearing up the entire living room.
