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Flooring Companies: Big Box Stores vs. Local Retailers

April 17, 2023  |  Big Box Stores, Local Retailers

When you are considering getting new floors, there are many things you must accomplish.  

You need to determine your budget, the type of flooring material you want to use when you want your flooring replaced, and more. But before you decide on any of those things, you first must decide whether you should shop at a big box store or your local flooring retailer.  

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Is My Floor Causing My Allergies?

This time of year, allergies are running rampant.  

If you are sniffling, suffering from itchy eyes, or otherwise wrestling with the woes of allergies, then you know how important it is to remove yourself from the culprit.

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Recognizing When to Refinish vs. Replace Hardwood

March 20, 2023  |  hardwood floors, Replace Flooring

We all love our hardwood floors.  

 

But in truth, those scratches and gouges seem to catch our eyes more these days than the pristine, natural beauty of the wood.

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Hardwood Flooring 101: Understanding the Janka Hardness Scale

Hardwood Flooring 101: Understanding the Janka Hardness Scale

Installing new hardwood can be an intimidating process. Not only do you have to find new floors that fit with your style, but you also need wood that is comfortable to walk on, will stand up to the wear and tear of your daily life, and is durable enough to last you for decades to come.

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Tile and Vinyl: The Best Water-Resistant Flooring for Your Home's Wet Areas

February 20, 2023  |  flooring types, water resistant flooring

We all have that one room in our home that, despite our best efforts, is constantly assailed with water, mud, and grime.  


For some
, this room is their kitchen, for others, it is their foyer. Whatever room it is in your home, it can be endlessly frustrating to watch your floors deteriorate under the stress of water and mud. 
 

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The Ultimate Guide to Vinyl Sheet Flooring

The world of flooring is vast and interesting. 


There are many different materials you can use to make flooring for your home. From natural resources like stone to artificial substances like linoleum and those materials that are in between, like engineered hardwood, there is something for every home. 
 

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