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 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...
Many individuals plan on the installation of new flooring one room at a time, particularly if the same flooring won’t be used throughout the entire home. However, after a fire, flood, to update the appearance or for a new construction project where a full home...
Hardwood floors provide an air of elegance, increase a home’s resale value, and there’s a wealth of colors and wood types from which to choose. The environmentally conscious can select from woods that act as sound buffers and those that are sustainably sourced, along with...
The desire for hardwood floors continues and shows no signs of abating. The flooring is popular for a wide variety of reasons. However, many individuals have costly hardwood installed, only to discover that the flooring isn’t performing as they expect. It pays to do some...
Hardwood floors increase resale value, they’re aesthetically pleasing, and will have a considerable lifespan in your home when taken care of properly. One of the features that many people find most attractive about hardwood floors is their shininess. However, over time they can begin to...
Robot vacuums have a variety of benefits over traditional vacuums. They’re smaller than a regular vacuum and easier to store. They’re also able to reach places that’s impossible for other types of vacuums. A robot vacuum is convenient, never gets tired, and they’re great for...
Many people assume that once their new hardwood floors are installed, all they need to do is occasionally run a dust mop or vacuum over the floor. While hardwood flooring typically doesn’t require much in the way of maintenance – one of the many reasons...
For many years, people have denied themselves the benefit of light-colored flooring in favor of darker colors in the belief that dark colors tend to show dirt and wear less than their lighter-colored counterparts. There are an equal number of individuals that believe the opposite...