Caring for Your Laminate Floors
Laminate floors have become a very popular substitute for hardwood. This is because, in most cases, the laminate is less expensive, and in many cases, more durable. Even though laminate is a viable substitute for hardwood, the maintenance, and cleaning of...
Enjoy an Eco-Friendly Autumn
Autumn arrives with cool breezes, awe-inspiring foliage and the hint of holidays on the horizon. Fall is a favorite time of year for many people because the crisp weather motivates people of all ages to enjoy the great outdoors. Individuals conscious of t...
8 things to Consider When Choosing Hardwood Flooring
Some things are timeless and hardwood flooring is on that list. It adds a classic look to just about any room and, as we have discussed in previous articles, can add value to your home. Additionally, it is easy to clean making it great for people who suff...
Selling Your House? – Replacing Outdated Flooring can Help it Sell Faster
One of the first things that you see when entering a house is the flooring. If you are selling your house and you haven’t updated your flooring since the 70s, you may want to consider replacing that avocado green shag carpet with something more modern. ...
10 Fun Facts about Carpet
The term “carpet” derives from the Latin carpere, “to pluck,” probably because carpets were made from unraveled “plucked” fabric. “Carpet” has the same Latin root as carpe diem, literally “pluck/seize the day. The popular song “Magic C...
Using Flooring to Make Small Spaces Appear Big
Prior to the housing crisis in 2008, the trend in housing was to buy as big as your budget would allow, and in many cases beyond what many homeowners could afford. After the dust settled on the worst real estate market in a very long time, people are go...
Flooring Options for Your Bathroom Remodel
When remodeling a bathroom, nothing is more important that choosing the right flooring. More than aesthetics, budget or durability, bathroom flooring must be up to the task of being wet. Even the most diligent person will get water on the bathroom floor f...
Has your carpet seen better days?
Four signs that your carpet may need to be replaced Very few of us budget for home maintenance. Most people “find the money” when something major has to be replaced or repaired. Because of the expense, when it comes to flooring, especially carpet, we ...
High-Traffic Area Flooring Options
When you take inventory of the things that go into making a house a home, flooring is one of those that make the largest impact aesthetically and financially. Because of this you want your flooring to look as good as possible as long as possible which c...
Hot Trends in Flooring
Flooring – while it is a very important part of our homes, we often take it for granted. If you are thinking about remodeling, you may want to consider updating your flooring. While decorating is a very individual thing, when replacing flooring it is im...