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Floor Maintenance Part I: Wood
Floor Maintenance Part I: Wood A Greek poet once wrote that “time is sharp of teeth, and wears away all things.” This is certainly true of your floor. No matter what kind of flooring you have installed, if you don’t maintain it, it will all eventually succumb to wear...
Why Not To Install Your Own Hardwood Floor
Why Not To Install Your Own Hardwood Floor Everyone wants to save money, and for a lot of people, that means learning how to do jobs they would normally pay professionals to do. The Do It Yourself industry does not exist because of pride, but so that people can cut...
7 Questions To Find A Hardwood Installer
Seven Screening Questions For A Wood Flooring Installer Congratulations and good luck on your decision to have a new hardwood floor installed in your home! The next step is to find a hardwood flooring contractor to do the job for you, and maybe that’s exactly the step...
Hardwood Floor Cupping: A Primer
Wood Floor Cupping: A Primer You may think that installing hardwood flooring is about as do-it-yourself as any home improvement job could be. After all, you only have to get enough material and hit the pieces into place with a rubber hammer, right? Well actually,...
How To Maintain Your Laminate Floor
How To Keep Your Laminate Floors In Top Condition Laminate flooring is a great way to have an affordable and durable floor, even in high-traffic areas, and with any look you want: stone, ceramic, hardwood, and more. It requires lighter maintenance than hardwood and...
How to Clean Up From A DIY Home Renovation
How to Clean Up From A Home Renovation You have just finished your renovation project, and for the first time, you get to see your new room or area without the noise, the workers, and everything. The only problem is that even after you gathered up all the trash, there...
How To Protect Your Hardwood Floor During The Holidays
How To Protect Your Hardwood Floor During The Holidays It’s getting to be that time of year again! You’ll soon be hosting dinners for family and parties for friends. School's out and maybe older kids are home from college, and if you’re proud to show off your...
Choosing the Right Hardwood Floor for Your Home
Hardwood flooring is a beautiful and popular choice of flooring that can add to the comfort and value of your home. However, there are LOTS of choices when it comes to hardwood and each one has different advantages. Here we talk about several of the types of hardwoods available, including oak, ash, cherry, and bamboo flooring.
The Visible Versatility of Luxury Vinyl Plank Flooring
Vinyl flooring has come a long way over the past decades, both in the quality of the product and its appearance. Luxury Vinyl Plank from Shaw Floors is not only durable, but can be printed to look like nearly any hardwood you choose and has a slight texture to give it that natural feel beneath your feet. Here we talk about some of the different looks for luxury vinyl and how you can customize it to be the best match for your home.
5 Things to Consider When Choosing A Hardwood
So you’ve decided you want to install hardwood flooring, that’s fantastic! Hardwood is a beautiful and classic look that is sure to add value to your home. But there are still many options when it comes to types of hardwood flooring, so today we’re going to talk about...