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How Water Damage Ruins Your Bathroom Floor

How Water Damage Ruins Your Bathroom Floor

September 3, 2020

Your bathroom is a relatively small area compared to the other rooms in your home. A place you go to relax and shower, use the toilet, and get ready in front of the mirror. It’s also the one spot in your home where you use the most water. With so many faucets, pipes, and drains, …

Choosing the Perfect Floor for You

Choosing the Perfect Floor for You

May 22, 2020

You have a variety of options when choosing a floor. Hardwood, laminate, carpet, and tile are the most popular, but how do you choose between them? Let’s take a look at a few of the qualities of each. Hardwood Hardwood floors are made of 100% wood and hardwood has a beautiful and timeless look. It …

Types of Craftsman Flooring

Types of Craftsman Flooring

March 26, 2020

The American Craftsman style of home exemplifies handcrafted quality and locally sourced, natural materials. Starting at the end of the 19th century, the Craftsman style showed the rise of the middle class, moving away from the vast and opulatant Victorian styles, and embracing a downsized informal bungalow. Inspired by the English Arts and Crafts movement, …

3 Useful Tips When Choosing Colored Tiles

3 Useful Tips When Choosing Colored Tiles

February 19, 2020

Tile flooring is not new to everyone. You can see tile flooring on offices and homes. It’s easy to install and there’s a variety of options on how to clean and maintain its original form. Whether you choose frosted or the shiny ones it’s up to you. But what about the color? Truthfully, choosing the …

The Best Flooring Options for A Colonial Home

The Best Flooring Options for A Colonial Home

January 13, 2020

Colonial architecture, popularized in the 1600s, has continued to be prevalent in the United States ever since. With symmetrical aspects throughout, such as shuttered windows, dormers, columns, and chimneys, this rather formal style can be found throughout America. However, it’s not just the outside aesthetic that characterizes this style of home. In this article, we’ll …

How to Install Laminate Flooring on Your Own (DIY)

How to Install Laminate Flooring on Your Own (DIY)

December 9, 2019

Table of Contents Click below to jump to a specific section How much can I save? How long does it take? General tips What supplies do I need? What tools do I need? Tips on purchasing laminate flooring How much laminate do I need? Why do I need underlayment? What are transition strips? Do I …

Signs to Replace Your Carpet

Signs to Replace Your Carpet

November 4, 2019

Carpet creates a cozy, soft surface in your home and is great for families, but it doesn’t last forever. If you’re starting to notice that your carpet doesn’t look, smell, sound, or feel as great as it used to, here are some signs that it’s time for a replacement or upgrade. The Five Senses of …

Could New Flooring Be Better for Your Health?

Could New Flooring Be Better for Your Health?

September 17, 2019

We do many things with our health in mind, but selecting flooring is usually not one of them. Failing to think of health when choosing new flooring could be a mistake, however, as floors can be around for years to come and can impact the health of you and your family members in many ways. …

You’re Going with Tile! Now What?

You’re Going with Tile! Now What?

July 13, 2019

When you’ve decided that you’re going to tile your home, it can be exciting. Tile is cool and easy to clean, which can seem particularly appealing during the warm, wet Florida summers. It’s easy to get carried away with an impulse buy and bring home tile with little idea what your next steps will be, …