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Wood floors are temperamental under the best of circumstances, which is why you’re strongly advised to hire professionals to install your wood floor unless you have experience with the DIY approach. Both engineered and solid hardwood floors are at risk for issues that change the shape and appearance of the . . . Read more
Q. My floors are raised at the seams in one or more areas, creating a lump in the floor. What’s happening? A: If your floors even remotely resemble the photo above, it sounds like your floors are suffering from what we call “Peaking” or “Buckling.” This happens in wood and . . . Read more
Parquet is one of the many stylish flooring options available to today’s homeowners. This flooring style is fairly easy to install, but since it does emphasize unique geometric patterns within the tiles, it’s important to do it carefully. Use this how-to guide for laying parquet flooring to make sure your . . . Read more
Whether the laminate flooring in your home has been there since before you moved in or you recently installed it yourself, you want to keep it in good shape. Unfortunately, problems do come up sometimes. The good news is that in many cases, you can fix the problem without replacing . . . Read more
You never want to commit to a new type of flooring before you’ve tested samples in your home, whether you’re looking into laminate, hardwood, or carpeting. Engaging with your flooring samples while you’re at home will help you understand how the flooring will look and feel in your home, and . . . Read more
For those who don’t love their bathroom tiles, we’ve got great news. Painting tiles is the easy, affordable DIY alternative to an expensive bathroom renovation. As long as the tiles are still in good shape, painting will save you the cost and inconvenience of tearing them out and replacing them. . . . Read more
You’ve researched your options, pored through catalogs, and examined tile samples. The search is over and you’ve finally found the perfect flooring for your home. The last step before placing your order is measuring the room. This is a crucial part of the process because an order that’s too small . . . Read more
Many homeowners wonder whether they should start with the cabinets or floors. Here’s a look at the pros and cons of either order.
Bamboo Flooring vs Engineered Hardwood at a Glance Bamboo Flooring Engineered Hardwood Pattern Unique from other wood floors: distinct verticle or horizontal grain pattern Real wood top coat: choose from almost any species Janka Range 3,800 – 5,000 (max hardness) N/A Installation Site Below, on, or above grade Below, on, . . . Read more
It happens to every pet owner at least once. You’re late getting home, and your pet couldn’t wait. Or maybe they got into the trash and wound up with an upset stomach and ensuing digestive chaos. Whatever the reason, don’t despair when your nose tells you Fido or Fifi made . . . Read more