Your flooring options are endless. Our list of 7 Questions to Know Before Buying a New Floor will help you assess your home’s flooring needs to narrow your choices quickly. 1. Where is the room located and how will it be used? Ground-level and basement spaces are more susceptible to moisture than those upstairs, so...
Construction projects make wonderful changes to our homes, but leave a blanket of dust that is more of a challenge to remove than one may expect. Patience and perseverance are key with this post-construction task. Here are some methods you can use to get rid of the dust for good. Here is your after renovation clean...
Can you put hardwood floors in your kitchen? Yes! As more homeowners gather in their kitchens for meals, special projects and socializing, the trend to install wood floors in kitchens is growing. See what you need to now here. Why wood floors in the kitchen? Many homeowners choose wood flooring for kitchens because they want...
From budgeting, selecting materials and finishes, planning layouts, and scheduling professional help, it can take time for your hardwood floor renovation project to take flight–there are so many steps to completing a successful renovation. See how you can get started now. Seasons and Fall Matters Did you know that you should factor the season into...
The facts about flooring acclimation might just save your investment. A client of ours who just invested substantially (think about the ballpark price for a brand new Corvette) into their floor renovation project recently asked, “I don’t really need to worry about this whole moisture thing do I?” Yes, you do. It’s like buying a new...
Want top dollar in this hot real estate market for your home? If you have carpeting covering up your hardwood floors, consider ripping it up before selling it. And if you don’t have wood floors, installing them might be a smart move. Why? Especially if you have carpet, the choice seems clear: Hardwood floors are...
We’re not going out on a limb when we say hardwood floors are one of the most popular, value-adding features in your home. Home-buyers love ‘em. But what about the regular maintenance, like refinishing, these floors require keep them looking sleek for years to come? How much wear and tear your floors get determines how...
So, it’s spring time. The weather is finally warming up, the sun is out and you’re busy making sure the outside of your home is trimmed and sculpted perfectly for those relaxing bbq’s with family and friends. But what about the inside of your home? Spring is one of the best times of year to...
Today, wood flooring is available in so many colours that there probably exists a product to match just about wild design idea you may have. It’s important to keep to certain guidelines in order to avoid making some costly and embarrassing flooring fashion mistakes. Here are some simple but powerful tips to keep in mind...
