Monthly Archives: August 2018

Stenciling and painting wood floors have become a hot new trend in the design world. While we personally love the sheer beauty of natural wood, stenciling or painting your hardwood flooring can add allure and personality to your space. It is a task that even a relatively new DIYer can...

As a homeowner, you're always on the lookout for ways to raise your potential resale value with improvements that you'll enjoy while still living in your home. Some improvements, such as a complete kitchen makeover or adding a bathroom, can be very costly. Others, however, like installing new floors, can...

Jennifer Aniston has always been known for her chic, all-American girl vibe and her cozy rental home exudes that personality to a T. She and actor boyfriend Justin Theroux have been renting a 1,700 square foot, 2 bedroom home in Hollywood Hills for $17,500 a month. The gorgeous single family...

When you think of a comfortable living room, what do you think of? Is it your big TV? What about your plush sofa? Maybe your recliner? Your living room should serve as a relaxing oasis, but you need the right additions to help make it just that. In this post...

While a squeaky floor may be good for alerting you of missed curfews, they rarely have any upsides. In fact, a sneaky floor can be quite annoying if not taken care of properly. Squeaky floors often occur after a home settles or your flooring has been exposed to humidity changes...

One of our most favorite design trends right now is the contrasting look of white cabinets and dark floors in kitchens. The stark difference gives each and every room a modern and clean look. Below are some of our favorite rooms following this trend: Photo Courtesy of BHG Photo Courtesy...

Many homeowners are confused on just how much wood they need for their renovation project. This handy calculator will help you figure out exactly how much it will cost to redo the flooring in any room. Simply add 5%-10% of square footage for waste cuts to the rooms square footage...

More and more homeowners are turning to wood floors for the main flooring option in their homes. In fact, MSN Real Estate reports that carpet is essentially dead. It goes on to say that in a recent survey, hardwood flooring boosted home sales as much as 6%. So whether you...