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  • Finally Fix That Squeaky Floor

    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...
  • We Can’t Get Enough Of White Cabinets & Dark Floors

    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...
  • Learn How To Calculate The Cost Of Wood Floors

    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...
  • Are You Renovating Your Living Room?

    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...
  • Allergies Got You Down? Learn How Wood Floors Can Fight Them

    Carpets Are Home To Dust Mites And Other Triggers We know it’s gross to think about, but carpet flooring is the ideal environment for dust mites. These little bugs are one of the worst enemies for people with allergies. They’re too small to be seen with the naked eye, but...
  • Go Green With Wood Floors

    In today’s home renovation world, it’s becoming easier to choose eco-friendly options for flooring. There are many green flooring options, especially hardwood flooring, that reduce the use of renewable materials thereby protecting earth. From sustainable flooring choices like Bamboo or Eucalyptus to the type of finish better suited for the...
  • 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...
  • Let’s Make a Difference… Together!

    You may not be aware, but Hardwood Bargains is located in Austin, Texas, just a few hours away from the devastation of Hurricane Harvey. While we in the Austin area were fortunate to come out unharmed, our fellow Texans just to the south weren’t so lucky. Many of us have...
  • The Complete Guide to Wood Walling

    Photo by Hardwood Bargains As you may have noticed, wood walling is a HUGE trend in the design industry as of late. It’s easy enough to install yourself, allowing you to spice up any room on a budget. Below is the complete guide to wood walling from LuxeWall and Hardwood Bargains...
  • 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...