Anyone can have the luxury look of high-end hardwood flooring without the expense. Advances in modern technology has resulted in laminate flooring that has the appearance of authentic hardwood flooring. Laminate provides the aesthetic value of hardwood and adds value to homes, without the cost and tedious maintenance...
The number of hard woods used in flooring is almost endless. Hardwood floors were the norm for many centuries as a mark of wealth. When newer materials were manufactured, wood fell out of favor in the U.S., but made a comeback in the 1980s and...
Termites prefer softwoods, but that doesn’t mean they won’t consume hardwood floors. Termites will chew on any type of wood, but they don’t actually eat the wood itself. They’re seeking the cellulose in the wood. However, in their quest to extract cellulose for food, they...
Hardwood floors are in high demand today, but that wasn’t always true. It wasn’t until the late 19th century that polished hardwood flooring became popular. Wood flooring was used prior to that time, but in a much humbler form. With the availability of the hardwood...
Hardwood continues to be the flooring of choice and while the material adds value to homes, the flooring can be a bit tricky to maintain. You can’t treat hardwood like laminate or luxury vinyl. It’s a good idea to place mats or rugs at entrances...
Termites feed on wood and they’re one of the most destructive insects, causing millions of dollars in damage each year. Since hardwood floors are made of wood, termites make no distinction between the beams in a home and its hardwood floors. They will burrow into...
Hardwood floors are beautiful, but they’re also susceptible to dents and scratches. Many owners of hardwood flooring would be surprised to know that an ordinary steam iron is their best friend for repairing damage to their wood flooring. Steam is effective for repairing dents to hardwood...
Hardwood continues to be the flooring of choice for a majority of people in the U.S., but it can be cost prohibitive. There are other solutions. Terms such as faux wood or fake wood are disparaging names given to alternatives in an effort to discourage...
Hardwood flooring is one of the most popular flooring choices, but that wasn’t always true. Prior to the 1960s, hardwood floors were the norm. After the mid-1960s, hardwood floors were no longer considered essential when new materials were introduced. Hardwood flooring began trending again in...
Hardwood floors are extremely popular, adding beauty and value to homes. They’re also subject to dents from heavy items being dragged or dropped on them. Owners of home offices are often surprised to discover the damage that even their rolling office chair can inflict. Dents...