Your hardwood flooring is closer than you thinkWhen it’s time to choose a floor covering for your home, remember that hardwood is always a practical option. It can provide you with a timeless yet elegant look as well as a lifespan that could...
Carpet wrinkling, buckling or rippling is a very common problem, and it just means you need to have it re-stretched. Sometimes it’s obvious and sometimes not-so-much, but if you’re wondering, here's an easy test: Pull it up by the fibers and if...
Can radiant heating be installed under luxury vinyl flooring?More and more these days, people are wanting to install radiant heating in their homes. While this is certainly an advantageous feature to have in a house, the problem is, you can’t just...
Water is the ultimate enemy of hardwood. The typical thinking is often this: “I had my floors waxed and sealed, so they should be fine, right?” Wrong!Wood is porous, so it soaks up water. While the sealing process will increase water...
If you want a durable, hard surface that does a great job of imitating solid wood without the cost, you may wish to consider laminate. As this flooring option comes in snap-together planks that are installed over a cushioned underlayment, it’s...
Each room has different priorities and needs. For example, comfort is needed for the bedroom so you want something plush, fluffy and warm. Safety and durability is the main concern for stairs; it has to fit around railings and treads and must...
There are two reasons why you'd want this vinyl product in your entrance foyer. First, there's the idea of an indoor "curb appeal" to give people an idea of what they'll find when they walk further into your home. It is a luxury product, as it...
Yes, especially if it is wood-look laminate. We are told by the real estate professionals that potential buyers often will pay up to 2.5 percent more for a home with hardwood floors. Real hardwood will always be more valuable to buyers, but even...
Solid hardwood has a “wow” factor that cannot be denied. It can instantly transform the ambiance of your home and enhance the decor of any room. While varnished wood flooring is still popular because of how it stands up to wear, oiled hardwood...
It’s no surprise that as we age, our priorities change. While this applies to such things as food, friends, and pastimes, it also does for the flooring in your home as well. Essentially, as your needs change over the years, perhaps because of...