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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
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
If you’re planning to install laminate flooring in your home, you’ll inevitably need to deal with doorways. Whether you’re rejuvenating your floors in one room or your entire house, installing laminate flooring around exterior and interior doorways requires a few extra steps. Here’s a handy guide on laminate floor installation to . . . Read more
Here are some tips for maintaining your deck railings so they serve you for years to come.
You love the fixtures, flooring, and finishes you’ve chosen for your kitchen, but you can’t shake the feeling that something is still missing. To add depth and elegance to your kitchen, consider installing a ceramic or porcelain tile backsplash. Gather Your Tools Installing a tile backsplash requires a few tools . . . 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
Whether you’re about to install mosaic tiles or have just finished renovations, take a look at these important methods for maintaining your investment.
Marble tile has long been associated with luxury and beautiful design, so if you recently installed it in your home, you want to make sure the look lasts.
Grout for ceramic til𝚎 is a cement-based bonding material used for filling joints between tiles. The space left between tiles is called a grout joint. Grout joints need to be sealed and properly maintained to prevent stains and discoloration. They are very porous. If properly protected, the tile and grout . . . Read more
Maintaining engineered hardwood flooring is a painless process, as long as it is a part of your regular cleaning routine. To avoid potential damage, it’s important to keep your floors as free of dirt, debris and spills as possible. These simple tips on engineered hardwood care will help you retain . . . Read more