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How Humidity Impacts Flooring and What You Can Do About It
Humidity can be hard on floors. Whether it’s from daily showers, cooking steam, or moisture buildup in the basement, excess humidity has the potential to affect the way flooring performs over time. Certain materials are more sensitive to environmental changes than others. Knowing how humidity interacts with various flooring materials,…
Read MoreBest Flooring Colors for a Calm, Comfortable Home
Flooring is one of the largest design elements in any room, and its color plays a key role in creating a relaxing environment. Whether you’re designing a calm bedroom retreat or a peaceful living room, the flooring color you choose directly impacts the mood and overall feel of your space.…
Read MoreHow to Choose the Right Installation Method for Luxury Vinyl Flooring
Luxury vinyl flooring has become a top choice for homeowners who want style, durability, and low maintenance in one. But once you’ve found the perfect product, there’s an equally important decision to make: how should it be installed? There are two primary installation methods for luxury vinyl: click-lock and glue-down.…
Read MoreHardwood Installation Methods: Glue-Down vs. Nail-Down
Hardwood Installation Methods: Glue-Down vs. Nail-Down Hardwood flooring is one of the most sought-after upgrades for any home. It brings natural beauty, timeless style, and long-lasting durability to your space. But to get the full benefit of your hardwood floors, proper installation is essential. The method used to install your…
Read MoreSelecting the Perfect Flooring for Your Remodel
New flooring is one of the most impactful ways to refresh your home during a remodel. The right choice adds beauty, functionality, and long-term value to your space, helping you create a home that feels truly your own. Selecting the best flooring for your renovation project means balancing personal style…
Read MoreLuxury Vinyl Tile: A Versatile Choice for Modern Homes
Regardless of your season in life, whether you are part of a new family just starting out or an empty-nester, you don’t want to waste precious time with fussy cleaning chores. Most of today’s busy households don’t have many spare moments but we still want our homes to look updated…
Read MoreCarpet and Wall Color Combinations: Tips for a Harmonious Space
Coordinating home decor is not unlike styling a great outfit. Both decor and personal style can be classified by type: formal, classic, casual, or bohemian, for instance. Style is reflected in choosing the major pieces and then adding accessories. In decor, two of the major “pieces” are wall color and…
Read MoreComplementary Rugs and Flooring: Creating a Cohesive Look
When you have hard surface flooring, whether it’s solid or engineered hardwood flooring, luxury viny, or a tile variety, you probably have at least considered purchasing area rugs. Attractive rugs can be useful for absorbing sound, curtailing dirt, and protecting your floors from messes and scratches, as well as making…
Read MoreEngineered Hardwood Flooring for Kitchens: Classic Look, Modern Benefits
It’s been said that the kitchen is the heart of the home. Think of all the moments from cooking and eating to scrolling social media and having late night heart-to-heart talks that take place there. Many people work from their kitchens, taking calls and answering emails. It’s where homework help…
Read MoreSafeguarding Floors from Pets: Tips and Tricks
It’s safe to say that pet owners simply adore their cats, dogs, and other domesticated animals! Why else would we put up with all the accidents and chaos they bring to our orderly households? Simply put, pets are a big part of what makes a house feel like a home.…
Read MoreLuxury Vinyl Flooring for Bathrooms: Waterproof and Modern
Due to its waterproof properties, tile flooring has been an industry standard for moisture-prone bathrooms for the better part of the last hundred years. When properly installed and grouted, tile is impenetrable to water, easy to keep clean and durable. However, tiles do sometimes crack, can present a slip hazard,…
Read MoreTips for Maintaining Hardwood Flooring in Busy Hallways
We all have at least one hallway or area in the home that ends up collecting dirt and other debris from an excessive amount of foot traffic, no matter what we do! Whether you have lots of company, full-time kids, active fur-babies, or all of the above, an abundance of…
Read MoreFloor Plan: The Best Flooring for Every Room
Happy 2025! Just a few weeks ago we were finalizing our gift lists and planning festivities, and here we are in a brand new year! The holiday season passes by like a whirlwind and frequently we need a breather when the dust settles. Welcome to January! Feel free to take…
Read MoreLooking Ahead: Design Trends for 2025
The beginning of a new season is a great time to reassess what we have going on and decide whether it’s working for us. If it’s not, we consider how we’d like to change it, and make a plan to do so. Our homes are no exception! Are your floors…
Read MoreCreating a Festive Look with Area Rugs and Runners
Ready or not, the holidays are right around the corner! Hopefully you have made your list, checked it twice and at least started any gift shopping you may need to accomplish. Regardless of what holidays you celebrate, there are plenty of ways to prepare your home, so that it feels…
Read MorePreparing Your Floors for the Holidays
It’s that time of year again! Time to make a list, check it twice, and deck those halls. Regardless of what holidays you celebrate, as you prepare, don’t forget to show your floors some extra love, so they will be company-ready when the time and the crowd arrives. Exactly how…
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