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The Types of Wood Cuts for Hardwood Flooring
Now that you’ve decided to get new hardwood flooring, you might not know how it is made. There are several different types of wood cuts used for creating hardwood flooring. Let’s learn more about them, starting with why it’s important to understand the different cuts of wood used for your hardwood.
Why Should I Move The Baseboard Before Installing Hardwood Floors?
How often do you think about the baseboards a few inches off of your floor? You might never spare them a thought unless you have guests coming over and you need to clean them up. But did you know that when you have to install hardwood floors, getting the baseboard out of the way makes … Continue reading
Refinishing Your Hardwood Floors in Time for Summer
Take a minute to recall the last time you redid your hardwood floors. If it’s been too long, or you can’t remember when you did it, then it’s probably a sign. You need to get it done, so here are a few good reasons why you should refinish your hardwood floors before summer is in … Continue reading
Choose Your Own Wood Flooring: Red Oak or White Oak?
Sometimes when you are choosing which wood flooring to install, you can’t decide. Two common options are red oak flooring and white oak. How are they different from each other? You could have millions of questions during this process. Let’s break it down together.
6 Tips for Keeping Your Hardwood Floors Safe During a Move
May is a great time to both buy a new home and start the moving process. But whether you’re moving out of your old apartment and into a new townhouse, you need to keep your hardwood floors safe. Here’s what you can do.
How to Find Hardwood Flooring That’s Pet Friendly
Do you own an energetic, mischievous puppy? What about a curious, but slightly older dog? Either way, you need to make sure your hardwood flooring can withstand whatever your furry pal gets up to whenever you’re not home. Even cats can damage your floors, although you might not realize it. Here is some advice for … Continue reading
How to Lift Stains from Your Laminate Flooring
There’s no question that hardwood floors are gorgeous additions to your home. However, you might opt for laminate flooring instead. Sometimes, you might not have a choice – you moved in and found that laminate was already there. You won’t always have the energy to do something about it, either. But then disaster strikes and … Continue reading
Tips for Taking Care of Your Hardwood Flooring When You Have Carpets
If you love the look of brand new hardwood flooring, then that might have been enough to convince you to get rid of your carpeting. Even though hardwood floors are beautiful, you want to make sure they stay that shiny and appealing for years to come. Your solution is to lay down some carpets on … Continue reading
Is It Possible to Put a Hardwood Floor in a Garage?
Among your home remodeling projects this spring, you might be looking to give your garage a facelift. One way to this you might be considering is to install hardwood floors. Even so, you might be looking to save your old hardwood before putting down new layers. Does this mean that you can keep the surplus hardwood … Continue reading
What to Do About Water Damage on Your Hardwood Floors
Now that we’re well into April, you might not be surprised to see rain in the forecast. All of the rain that’s bound to fall is great for your garden and your landscape, but it’s not so good when you come back inside and track mud and water all over your home’s hardwood floors. So what … Continue reading