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Floor Maintenance Tips for Busy Households

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Given how fast life moves these days, who has time to clean? Between work, family and other obligations, there aren’t enough hours in the day, especially for chores. The key is to establish a sustainable routine to stay on top of cleaning, especially when it comes to hard surface floors.…

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Texture in Flooring: How to Create Visual Interest and Depth

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When it comes to interior design, one school of thought is that spaces should be rich with varied textures and colors, which creates an environment that is visually interesting, pleasing to the eye. There are a number of ways to accomplish this look. You can mix things up with your…

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Flooring for Easy Clean-Up

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In today’s fast paced world, anything that can save time and conserve energy to help make our lives easier is worth investigating. When it comes to flooring, options that are easy to clean and maintain are the way to go! If you are in need of a new floor, and…

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Flooring for Small Spaces

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When you are short on space, maximizing it is the name of the game. Small homes can be wonderfully cozy but also run the danger of appearing cluttered, cramped, or busy. Believe it or not, flooring can actually make your small space feel more expansive than it is, or unintentionally…

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Top Alternatives To Hardwood Flooring

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True hardwood flooring, typically made from tree species such as oak and maple, was the industry standard in older homes. There weren’t many hard flooring options for homes built prior to the 1970’s, especially for living areas (not bathrooms or kitchens), so wood floors are commonly found throughout homes from…

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How To Coordinate Flooring with Wall Colors

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When you are designing or redesigning a space, it’s important that your choices work together in a cohesive way. You want your space to flow and give others the impression that every decision you made was purposeful. And there are so many to make! Two of the primary decisions are…

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Creative Ways To Use Flooring Patterns and Designs

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Do you have boring floors? Maybe they are outdated, or worn, or just blah. If fun, new floors are your goal, you’re in luck! There are more patterns and design options than ever, in a variety of flooring materials. You are sure to find something within your budget that will…

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Choosing The Right Flooring For Your Living Space

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One of the most impactful upgrades you can make to your home, other than the big ticket items like renovating the kitchen and bathrooms, is to change out the flooring in your living space. Whether you have an open-concept main floor, where the living room, family room, dining room and…

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Boho Flooring For Your Home

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Boho style, short for Bohemian, began in France in the 19th century. A departure from the stuffiness of past decorating styles, Boho encourages individuality and creativity. The best part of Boho? There are no rules; you can feel free to choose styles, colors, patterns, and textures just because you enjoy…

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The Benefits of Flooring Financing

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As with many home improvement projects, new flooring can come with a significant price tag. Even if you are self-installing, you could be looking at a hefty bill for materials alone, plus any additional supplies and tools that may be required. And if you are paying for professional installation, the…

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Incorporating the 2024 Color of the Year Design Trends

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Pantone has chosen The Color of the Year for a landmark 25th time, as of this year. Kudos to them, for being the authority on what’s trending in the world of home decor palettes for a quarter of a century! For this silver anniversary, the design-minds at The Pantone Color…

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The Benefits and Versatility of Engineered Hardwood

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The Benefits and Versatility of Engineered HardwoodWhen it’s time to redo your floors, the options are numerous and can be overwhelming. There are pros and cons to everything and flooring is no different. Classics like hardwood floors are hard to resist, but the benefits of newer options are equally hard…

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Flooring Design Trends To Watch in 2024

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New year, new you! As we reevaluate goals, hopes and dreams for 2024, it’s not all about workouts and diets; switching up your home decor isn’t off the table! Have you considered new floors? Keep reading to find out what’s trending in the world of flooring for next year. Natural…

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The Best Scratch Resistant Flooring Options

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With so many flooring options, it’s difficult to know which to choose. Some considerations are appearance, budget, and durability. Of course, look and price are important, but many people are most concerned about how their new floor will stand up to what life throws at it since flooring can be…

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The Advantages of Large Format TIle

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Sometimes, bigger is just better. Bigger portions and paychecks are both great! In fact, unless you are talking about a bigger waistline or credit card bill, size certainly can have its advantages. One product that is gaining in popularity due to its size is large format tile, which is defined…

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Prepare Your Floors for The Holidays

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Fall is in full force! Hopefully, you’ve settled into the season of pumpkins and football and have begun planning holiday get-togethers with friends and family. Whether you are hosting Friendsgiving or a houseful of cousins, here are some tips for getting your floors company-ready. Carpet and Area RugsIf you haven’t…

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Flooring Ideas for Nature Inspired Design

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Nature can mean different things depending on whom you ask. For some, it may mean the forest, mountains, or lake. For others, nature can mean the beach, or even the desert. When designing a home with a natural style, choosing the appropriate flooring is crucial. Floors anchor the design and,…

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Repairing Scratched and Buckled Laminate

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Laminate flooring, a popular and versatile floor solution for today’s busy homeowners and lifestyles, can withstand a lot of use and abuse. On occasion, it can be damaged by pets, kids, or moisture. If you have laminate floors, or are considering installing them, read on for some tips and tricks…

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Creating a Cohesive Feel with Multiple Flooring Types

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When redoing your home, there are certain basic decorating rules that you should avoid breaking. It doesn’t matter if you are going for French Country, Farmhouse, Art Deco, Urban Chic, Boho, or some other vibe to your space, one rule you should definitely keep in mind is cohesion. In other…

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Vinyl Flooring Installation Methods

Whether you install it yourself, or hire a professional, vinyl is an excellent choice when renovating your floors. Made completely from inorganic sources, vinyl is waterproof, versatile, and available in numerous styles to fit almost any decor. The most common varieties include tongue and groove, peel and stick and sheet…

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