Q: One visitor asked, "I have a new hardwood floor in my home. What do I have to do to keep my floor in good condition? What temp should I keep the thermostat at to decrease damage to my floor? What kind of supplies do I need to clean the hardwood floor?"

A: Vacuum the floors as often as needed to remove tracked in dirt, grime and abrasive grit. Occasionally wipe the floor down with a polyurethane cleaner (assuming your floors have polyurethane as a finish), apply felt pads to the bottom of furniture legs. Keep pets nails trimmed and filed smooth, wipe up spills promptly and have the temperature at living conditions.