Hardwood Flooring

  • To Keep or Flip: Helping You Choose Between Hardwood and Carpet

      If you are thinking about redoing your floors and have done any research then you know that it can be overwhelming at times. Between hardwood floors, carpet, laminate, tile, and more the choice is a tough one. Let me examine the two biggest choices that homeowners make; hardwood vs...
  • Why Interior Decorators Are Falling for Acacia Wood Floors

    Interior designers are consistently pioneering the latest and greatest home trends. This time, hardwood is in for a real treat too! Acacia wood floors have been put on the radar, and it’s something that’s truly exciting. If you’re unfamiliar with the Acacia wood, we have you covered. In fact, we’ll...
  • Engineered Hardwood Flooring: What’s Best in a Colder Climate?

    Did you know that a great option for flooring in a cold climate is engineered hardwood flooring? Why, you ask? Well, this type of flooring provides a more modern look to your home, and it’s also a great option for homes in cold environments that have a heat radiating system...
  • 5 Reasons Hardwood Flooring Should Be Your Next Investment

    It’s been said over and over again—hardwood flooring truly changes the look and feel of a home as well as the value. Not only does it add a more traditional, open atmosphere to a room, but it boosts the home sale prices by an average of 6% or more. There has been...
  • 3 Ideas for Repurposing Your Leftover Hardwood Flooring

    When installing hardwood flooring in your home, flooring experts recommend that you buy 7 - 10% extra wood for waste cuts. Of course, not all of that wood is going to be used, leaving you with some leftovers. Don’t let those boxes clutter your garage for an indefinite amount of...
  • Best Wood Floors For Kitchens

    The kitchen is a special type of haven for those who love to cook at home. When it comes to redoing this superior space, it’s important to have all the details perfect. Whether it’s the amount of counter space you need for the perfectly powered oven or the color of...
  • Red Oak vs White Oak: Knowing the difference

    Have you enviously been eyeing red oak or white oak floors? “Which is better” seems to be the million-dollar question for anyone having this internal debate with themselves. But have no fear! We’re here to help. Together, we’ll look at the key differences each of these wood types possesses and...
  • Scraped by Hand vs. Machine: Is There a Big Difference?

    Some hand scraped floors aren’t actually scraped by hand but are done by machines. On a floor that is genuinely scraped by hand, every plank will have unique markings. An artisan who does a lot of planks is likely to use a similar technique on the planks to create a...
  • 5 Reasons Why You Need Underlayment

    When it comes to beautiful hardwood flooring, it’s not just about the wood. Okay… It’s mostly about the wood which is why it costs what it does, but there are other things you need to do to make sure that the flooring is installed properly and will last for years...