For all you guys and gals out there who need a little help, I suggest you take a look at this youtube video I came across that explains how easily install flooring:
install laminate flooring.
I just helped my brother in law install flooring is his 1960s ranch house last weekend. Really, it's not a difficult process. He had planned to hire a contractor to do it, but we both said "what the heck" and decided to give it a shot. I talked to the flooring specialist at Lowes, and then just looked online until I found that video, and honestly after that both my brother in law and I felt comfortable doing it. Everything turned out great! Now onto redoing the bathrooms...