Halloween decorating is a fast growing sector when it comes to seasonal household enhancements. No longer is a carved pumpkin with a candle inside considered “going all out” when it comes to Halloween decorating. People have taken to covering their [...]
With global commerce making the world ever more smaller, we have unprecedented choice when it comes to exotic woods used as flooring materials. With the world at our fingertips, choice doesn’t become easier, it actually becomes much harder. How are [...]
removing or repairing hardwood floor scratches. Different scratches require different techniques, so assess your situation and act accordingly. Scratches Affecting Only The Protective Coating A minor scratch that affects only the protective coating of the floor is the easiest to [...]
As a flooring material, hardwood has found itself becoming more and more popular since the shag rug era or the 70’s and 80’s. The ease of keeping it clean, its durability, its natural good looks and a myriad of other [...]
Avoid Scratches Scratches on your hardwood floor can lead to deterioration, early aging and at worst, irreparable damage. The way to prevent this is to avoid them in the first place. Strategic use of area rugs in locations that experience high traffic [...]
The holiday season also brings about holiday season weather. Snow, slush, cold temperatures and excess moisture can spell disaster for your flooring - nevermind all the extra foot traffic, shedding seasonal decorations and spilled food and drinks. If you want [...]
Pet owners already understand the benefits of sharing their home with non-humans. Research has even confirmed that pets can decrease an owner’s stress, lower their blood pressure and cholesterol levels. However pets can be tough on a living space by [...]
One of the biggest trends in hardwood flooring for 2017 is a shift towards darker colours. Even though dark hardwoods are typically more expensive, reveal dirt quite readily and are more challenging to maintain, the lure of the exotic woods [...]
