How to Measure for Carpet
Draw a simple diagram of your room. Measure both the length and width of your room at the widest points. Don’t forget to measure through the doorways and from wall to wall. Multiply the length X the...
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I’ve heard that when buying solid wood….
I’ve heard that when buying solid wood, I should allow for up to 5% of the product to be defective. Is this true? Why would I buy wood if that’s true? Yes reader – it’s true, but Never Fear! This is...
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Live the dream with Laminate!
We’ve all seen the home makeover/remodeling shows on TV – you know – the kind where the designer comes in with an entire crew and gives a shocked & surprised recipient the complete remodel of...
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Looks can be DECEIVING!
So you’re in the mood to buy a little flooring and you have no idea where to start. Well, the fact that you’re reading this means you’ve already gotten off to a good start by searching for information...
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PICK YOUR PADDING!?!
You’re on your way to the store to buy new carpet. It’s likely that you’ve put a good deal of thought into what style and color you want. You’ve probably even got a basic price range in mind, but...
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Grading Laminate
Did you know that there is a standard rating system for laminate flooring? Well there is! This system rates the hardness of laminate flooring making it easier for you to determine which flooring is...
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It’s Easy to LOVE Laminate!
We’ve all seen the home makeover/remodelling shows on TV – you know – the kind where the designer comes in with an entire crew and gives a shocked & surprised recipient the home of their dreams in...
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NOT YOUR GRANDMA’S FLOORS!
So how many of you remember going to Grandma’s house and running across the black and white vinyl floor in the kitchen? Now that she’s gone I have fond memories of the conversations and meals we...
View ArticlePet Urine Problems
Recently, I was talking with two little boys that were visiting from India. Both were very much enjoying the companionship of my little beagle/peekinese mix named Tanner. After about a 3 day visit,...
View ArticleTo Steam or Not to Steam – That is the Question!
The Answer – DON’T! Contrary to television advertising for the latest & greatest steam products - steam is not the friend of your wood floors - so don’t believe them. Why? Because it gets into the...
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