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Flooring

The Pros and Cons of Tigerwood Flooring

By Henry Parker

If you’re looking for a wood that will turn your floor into the focal point of the room, tigerwood is it. Also known as African walnut, goncalo alves, and Brazilian koa, tigerwood is endowed with bold splashes of color that set it apart from plainer hardwoods. The durability and water-resistance of this wood add to […]

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The Homeowner’s Guide to Handscraped Hardwood Flooring

By Henry Parker

Smooth, shiny flooring might be the norm these days, but it doesn’t suit every home. If you’re looking for something with a little more character, handscraped hardwood flooring has plenty of personality to offer. Also known as hand-sculpted flooring, handscraped flooring is finished with traditional hand tools to give it a rougher surface and the […]

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Should You Dye Your Carpet?

By Henry Parker

A sad-looking old carpet can make the whole room look dated, but a replacement isn’t the only way to get the floor back into shape. Dye can breathe new life into a carpet and save you both money and time compared to a replacement. It’s an especially practical choice if your carpet’s pile is still […]

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New Carpet Smell: Is it Safe? And How to Get Rid of It.

By Henry Parker

For some, the smell of a new carpet is an innocuous reminder of a recent home upgrade. For others, though, it’s an irritating stench that can make a room nearly unusable. However you feel about it, new carpet smell isn’t the healthiest thing you could be breathing, and it’s reasonable to want it out of […]

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The Pros and Cons of Granite Floor Tiles

By Henry Parker

Few types of stone offer the grandeur and character of granite. With so many color variations and finishes available, this stone fits well in traditional and contemporary homes as well as rustic decor schemes. While it’s certainly not the cheapest flooring material around, it’s exceptionally durable and will reward you with its beauty for as […]

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Sandless Floor Refinishing: Effective or a Scam?

By Henry Parker

A shiny, newly refinished floor can freshen up any room, but the process of getting a worn floor back into condition tends to involve mess most of us would rather avoid. Sandless refinishing seems to promise the best of both worlds: a beautifully clean floor without the messy sanding work. The reality, however, is somewhere […]

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