Dan Simms is a contributing writer at USA TODAY Homefront specializing in home repair, renovation and renewable energy. While working as a property manager for one of the largest real estate ...

though most professionals would suggest you splurge for thicker engineered hardwood. Also, if you're going the DIY way, ensure you don't skip installing the underlayment and moisture barrier to ...

This underlayment from Floorlot is made from polyethylene foam and includes a laminated moisture barrier ... a floor underlayment for laminate over radiant-heated floors and engineered hardwood ...