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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
Spring is just around the corner. It’s the time of year when you open the doors and windows, let the sun flow in, and start cleaning and organizing those things you’ve put off throughout the winter. Although cleaning out closets and the garage might be at the top of your . . . Read more
If you’re considering new flooring for your home, hardwood might just be the answer. Many worry that hardwood floors are hard to take care of, but the pluses of these floors definitely outweigh the minuses, and maintenance isn’t as hard as it may seem. Let’s take a look at . . . Read more
It’s pretty difficult to decide between the DIY route and the professional route when you’re changing your home decor or considering some home improvements, like installing hardwood floors. After all, when you do it yourself, you ideally won’t have to spend as much money, you have full creative control, and . . . 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.
Hardwood is one of the best flooring choices for stairs, but a lot goes into installing it. In most home improvement projects, the skeleton of your stairs is already built, but the surface parts, the treads, and risers might need replacing. In this article, you’ll learn how to use hardwood . . . Read more
Restoring your hardwood floors is a great way to give any room a face-lift, without having to spend time, money, and energy on ripping up and replacing your floorboards. Rather than hauling out your check book to pay for new floors, dust off your sander, invest in a quality stain . . . Read more
If done correctly, hardwood floors are very easy to clean and maintain. Following proper steps will help ensure that your floors last for many years to come. Here are some important tips to follow when it comes to cleaning your hardwood floors: For the day-to-day cleaning of your hardwood floors, . . . Read more
A traditional flooring option that has been relied upon for centuries, hardwood offers a high-end look that can be easily integrated into any interior design style. Along with its coveted appearance, hardwood flooring will also add structural strength to properties. Although it is a versatile flooring choice, hardwood does have . . . Read more
