When it comes to choosing a flooring material, hardwood is one of the most popular alternatives. Versatile, durable and environmentally friendly, hardwood has many benefits beyond its good looks. But once you’ve decided upon hardwood, there are a number of [...]
Getting your hardwood flooring right the first time is essential. If you can imagine that it’s possible the floors will outlast you, you’ll understand the need to install something that you like and are willing to live with for the [...]
If you’re entering the market to sell your house, you want to get the best price possible for the minimum amount of investment. Is hardwood flooring an investment? Many realtors will tell you that hardwood flooring will definitely help sell [...]
These days there’s a lot of interest in making your own hardwood flooring cleaners. Not only do homemade floor cleaning solutions generally cost less, they often skip out on the harmful chemicals that many of the over-the-counter products rely upon. [...]
If you’re putting your house on the market, it only stands to reason that you’re looking for the highest selling price possible. And although it may be overlooked by sellers, flooring is one of the most prominent aspects confronting potential [...]
Hardwood flooring is popular because of its classic good looks, solid underfoot feel and reliable durability. A quality hardwood floor can last a lifetime if properly maintained. Part of this maintenance is the application of stains, finishes and other treatments. [...]
Historically, hardwood floors were finished on site after they were installed. However with advances in the hardwood finishing process, it’s very common to come across prefinished hardwood planks these days. Choosing between one or the other comes down to the [...]
Hardwood floors can be a significant investment in your house. For this reason you want to make them last as long as possible. And although they have a reputation for being strong, tough and durable, they can still be damaged [...]
