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Selecting the Best Hardwood Flooring for High Traffic Areas

Having hardwood flooring installed in your home makes a lot of sense, as an investment and also for adding comfort. Wood adds warmth, in ways that other flooring options simply don’t. Second only to carpet in terms of coziness, wood floors can be installed throughout living space, with the exception…

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Open Floor Plans: Selecting Flooring That Flows Seamlessly from Room to Room

There is so much to love about open concept, also known as open floor plan, homes. These floor plans merge different rooms and combine them into one cohesive unit, allowing a flow from one space to another. For today’s relaxed lifestyles, the ability to be flexible is key! When entertaining,…

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Understanding the Long-Term Performance of Hardwood Flooring in Your Home

When it comes to investing in your home, it’s hard to beat hardwood flooring. Both classic and versatile, they fit in well with a variety of decor styles. If you have hardwoods already, or are considering having them installed, it’s important to understand their long-term performance and what it means…

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Professional Carpet Cleaning: How Often Should You Schedule it?

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If you have carpet in your home, especially wall-to-wall carpeting, it is important to maintain the carpet appearance with proper care. Other than routine vacuuming and removing stains with a manufacturer-approved stain remover, professional cleaning services are an excellent way to keep your carpets looking and smelling fresh for as…

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Tips for Preserving Luxury Vinyl Flooring

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Luxury Vinyl Flooring, available in plank or tile format, is one of today’s most popular ways to upgrade floors in homes. It goes in quickly and easily, with no glue or serious tools, and can mimic wood, tile or stone, to suit many different decorating styles. Regardless of what format…

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Rigid Core Luxury Vinyl Flooring: A Durable and Stylish Choice for Your Home

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Rigid core luxury vinyl flooring, also known as SPC (stone-composite or stone-polymer core flooring) is a popular choice for homeowners today. Made from a mixture of limestone powder and stabilizers, the core of luxury vinyl flooring is completely inorganic and will not respond to moisture nor temperature or humidity changes.…

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Choosing the Best Carpet Fiber for Your Lifestyle

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When it’s time to upgrade your carpet, certain considerations come to mind. Obviously, most people think about appearance, first and foremost: What color carpet suits your decor? Do you want a pattern or a solid color? What about hiding dirt? Do you have a busy household and a high threshold…

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Rustic Flooring Options: Finding Your Perfect Match

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It seems like everything today is “trending” as technology and social media drive and promote what’s popular. And why wouldn’t we all want our homes to look like we are paying attention to what is on trend at the moment? For many of us, following trends is impractical and, to…

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Contemporary Flooring Styles: Finding Your Perfect Match

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When it comes to interior design styles, trends change frequently and can sometimes leave us all confused about what is “in” today and what has just gone from trendy to kitschy. It’s not always easy to keep up! Thankfully, contemporary style is a blend of what is old and new,…

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The Advantages of Luxury Vinyl Flooring

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Luxury Vinyl flooring, known as Luxury Vinyl Plank (LVP) or Luxury Vinyl Tile (LVT), has become a favorite among both homeowners and professionals who are currently looking to upgrade floors. What exactly is Luxury Vinyl Flooring and what are the biggest advantages? Keep reading to find out!What is Luxury Vinyl?Whether…

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