There are homes that adopt a modern look and, therefore, use modern materials and designs. They may look a little futuristic and metallic, using only the finest concrete, steel, or fiber glass available. However, there are also those homes that stick to the conventional way of building; that is, by using wood. And for purists like these, hardwood floors are…
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Things You Should Know About Selecting Hardwood Flooring
Select a species of wood that is produced here in the U.S… Exotic wood used for floors may be from outside of the Untied States, which are not cut from managed, renewable resources, and therefore, may take away jobs from our own economy and help in perpetuating global warming. The most common hard wood floor product is red oak. Its…
Hardwood Floor Care
In order to enjoy the full benefits of a hardwood floor, you have to apply the right maintenance techniques. Since hard wood, no matter how sturdy, is organic, it can be susceptible to wear and decay if you do not take care of it. Thus, if you want it to last for a long time, you must be diligent enough…
Top 2 Ways To Get A Good Deal On A New Hardwood Floor
Be honest, are you one of those people who has more time than money? Me too. When I wanted to put a new hardwood floor in my house I didn’t rush about and just start throwing tens of thousands of dollars at any contractor that offered their services to me. What I needed to do was put in the hours…
Interior Upgrades Added Selling Value
These days it is simply not enough to just throw your home onto the local real estate market and hope for the best. Agreed, sometimes this does work, but if you want to get top dollar for your home you are going to have to ensure that it is set apart from the majority of listed homes. So how can…
Floor Care 101
Pity your poor floors. They’re trod upon, stomped on and usually neglected. A clean, glossy floor can actually improve the appearance of an entire room. Fortunately, maintaining and revitalizing your floors doesn’t have to be a monumental task for time-starved homeowners. Here are some tips to keep your floors looking great: Hardwood Floors According to the Hardwood Information Center, hardwood…
Make A Weekly Cleaning Schedule
We all know how easy it is for our week to get away from us. It seems strange because we live in such a highly technical age. Sometimes it feels as if all those toys that are supposed to help us live easier lives have actually taken over the world. Instead of a little more down time, we’re constantly being…
Prefinished Hardwood Flooring Many Different Color And Finish Selections
Prefinished hardwood flooring has undergone many changes since hardwood flooring became the fashionable alternative for floors of a home. At one time, when you purchased hardwood, you bought the wood unfinished. This meant that when you installed it, you then had to stain the flooring and give it a protective coat and a shine. Today, you can still buy unfinished…
Dance Dance Lovely Usable Flooring
Did you know that ordinary concrete won’t do for dancing, and that dancing floors have to be refurbished every few years? Indeed, we often take for granted the floors we step on, simply because we know only a little about how important flooring is. In general, flooring is a term for the covering of a floor. It is often used…
The Art Of Waxing Your Floors
Floor waxing polishing and cleaning hard surfaced floors doesn’t have to be a difficult job if you follow certain steps. One thing that’s definite is that you should keep it as clean as possible. In other words, if you let dirt, food, liquids, and anything else you drop or spill build up; it will take a lot longer to remove…