5 Bedroom Flooring Ideas that Aren’t Carpet
The carpet boom of the 1950s and 60s still lingers in many bedrooms around America. Soft underfoot and warmer than wood or tile, stepping on a fluffy carpet first thing in the morning seems like the height of comfort. But did you know that carpet can irritate allergies and trap pathogens like E. coli and staph? In […]
The 5 Most Durable Flooring Options for High-Traffic Areas in Your Home
There’s something special and exciting about customizing your home to the exact way you want it. But before you start fawning over every flooring sample you can find, you need to make a list of must-haves. For low-traffic areas of your home, aesthetics can be the deciding factor. When it comes to high-traffic areas like […]
How to Brighten Up a Room in 5 Simple Ways
It drives you crazy: That one room in your home that has so much potential to be a cozy spot, but it’s just too dim or too bland to draw your family to spend much time in it. So, how do you take a could-be-cozy spot and turn it into the family’s favorite room? Try […]
Solid vs Engineered Hardwood Flooring: What’s Best for Your Home?
New flooring offers you a way to reinvigorate a room or a new home. But even if you settle on hardwood, it’s not quite a done deal yet. That’s because when it comes to wood, solid hardwood flooring used to be your only choice. Now, you can choose between solid hardwood or engineered hardwood flooring. […]
The Different Types of Wood Flooring Explained
If you’re thinking of installing hardwood floors in your home, you’ve made a great choice. Hardwood flooring not only looks great in just about any room, but it also adds value to your home. There’s a reason it’s one of the most coveted flooring materials out there! There are, however, many types of wood flooring, […]
Laminate vs. Hardwood Flooring: Which Is Better?
Slippery, cool, dark, and handsome. What is it? Hardwood floors! But did you know the wood floors you might be standing on could actually be laminated floors? What’s the difference and which is one is better? Read on for some pro tips on how to choose between laminate vs hardwood floors. Pros and Cons of […]
How To Find A Reputable Flooring Contractor
Flooring is no small job, so when seeking the help of a professional contractor, you want to find someone who will do things right the first time around (friendly customer service and industry-leading craftsmanship don’t hurt, either). Yet, conducting a search for a dependable and trustworthy contractor can be an arduous and finicky process. Thankfully, […]
The Dangers Of Epoxy Flooring
As popular as epoxy flooring may be for flooring and other commercial uses, its hazards to human health outweigh any benefits by a large margin. Before hiring a flooring specialist that utilizes this substance, it is prudent to fully understand the risks, including: Respiratory Damage: Inhaling epoxy fumes or dust can create long-lasting negative impacts on the […]
5 Key Hardwood Floor Repairs You Need to Know About
Hardwood floors are a quintessential class act when it comes to interior decorating. But they come at a cost, and that cost is wear and tear. Whether it’s from shoes, furniture, pets, or household accidents, the tragic reality of hardwood is that it degrades. But, with a little love and a lot of know-how, you can […]
How to Know When it’s Time to Refinish Your Hardwood Floors
Hardwood floors can last forever, but only if you take care of them. Most floors need to be refinished every 10 years or so to make sure they stay in good condition, but you may need to do it sooner depending on your circumstances. So, how do you know when its the right time to refinish floors? […]