2016

Are you looking to find flooring that is more kid-friendly? Learn more about choosing the right type of flooring for kids.

A Few Things To Know About Refinishing Your Old Hardwood Floor

4 November 2016
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If you bought an older home with carpet, it's possible there is hardwood flooring underneath. Hardwood flooring was popular decades ago, but when carpeting became trendy, many homeowners covered up the beautiful wood in favor of modern trends. Now, hardwood is back in style, and you may be sitting on beautiful flooring and not know it. The problem is, once you pull up the carpet, if you have hardwood floors and they have been neglected for decades, they'll need to be restored to their original beauty. Read More …

3 Things To Keep In Mind Before Installing Hardwood Flooring In Your Entry Way

11 August 2016
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Getting hardwood flooring installed in your home can be a fantastic way to increase the value of your home and is a great opportunity for replacing worn-down flooring. A smart place to have bare floors of any kind installed in in the entryway of your home due to how dirty this area can become, making carpeting a poor choice. If you've decided that you want to get hardwood flooring installed in the entryway and are unsure of what kind of things you need to do to keep it in the best shape, you'll want to learn about what steps you can take to increase its longevity. Read More …

How To Install A Vinyl Carpet Runner On Straight Stairs

18 May 2016
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If you want to make your straight carpeted stairs safer, add a vinyl carpet runner. A vinyl carpet runner is a transparent strip attached to the edges of the carpet, which allows you to see the carpet below. A vinyl carpet runner also helps the carpet last longer by protecting it from wear and tear. They can be installed by a beginning DIY enthusiast. Here are some tips to install a vinyl carpet runner on straight carpeted stairs. Read More …

3 Things You Need To Know About Caring For Your Carpets

4 April 2016
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The flooring in your home is a major focal point. It may be one of the first things that people notice when they come into your house, which is why it is so important that you do your best to care for your flooring properly. Carpet is one of the most popular types of flooring and should be cared for very specifically. Here are some things you need to know about taking care of carpet. Read More …

Four Reasons You Should Rug Shop With A Carpet Dealer

15 February 2016
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Buying rugs can be more difficult than buying overall flooring for a home. Most homeowners tend to go with whatever flooring the builder has put in place or the floors that will give you the highest resale value. Finding an area rug that meets your exact specifications is much more difficult. If you are looking for the perfect rug, here are four reasons why you should work with a carpet dealer. Read More …
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Choosing Better Flooring

After we started renovating our home, I realized that we needed to choose flooring that would be a little more kid-friendly. We had been using cream-colored carpet, but it didn't stand up well against the children at all. Within no time, the carpet was gray, dingy, and stained from foot traffic. To ward off problems in the future, we opted for a dark-colored hardwood flooring that already looked distressed. After it was installed, we were amazed with how incredible it looked. This blog is for anyone out there who has children and is thinking about buying new flooring for their home.

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