In many ways, home decorating is difficult because there are too many choices vying for your attention. Even after you’ve settled on a particular type of flooring – carpet? Hardwood? Luxury vinyl planks? – there are so many options even within a specific style. Color, patterns, sizes – how are you supposed to make a...
Are you remodeling your home? Looking for a flooring that will last for years and look great too? Don’t want to follow the Joneses – want something you won’t find in your neighbor’s home? Maybe it’s time to give bamboo flooring another look. Bamboo flooring is often considered a category of hardwood, even though it...
Shopping for new carpet can be exciting. You’ve decided to remodel your home. You’re adding new furniture, a new color for the walls, maybe new window coverings too. Yet from the moment you step into a flooring showroom, instead of excitement, you might fall into a state of overwhelm. Where do you begin? Glancing around,...
Have you ever walked into a room and cringed at the sound? Every footstep you take, it echoes throughout the room. That’s one of the biggest reasons people are leery of moving to certain types of flooring. They’ve heard horror stories about laminate, for example, and won’t even consider it as an option. While your...
Thinking of expanding your family? Adding a new baby to the family? There are a lot of things you need to get ready for a child. After you buy the crib and invest in a shelf of diapers, you might start looking at the safety factors throughout your home. Are your cabinets locked and safe?...
Pets. They’re a loved part of our families. If you have a pet in your home, you know the extra work that goes into keeping them safe and comfortable. It also takes extra work to ensure your home stays in good working condition. Ever had a pet’s urine impact your flooring? Ever had water issues...
You have your hardwood floors installed. Now it’s time to add an area rug. Where do you start? If you’re like most homeowners, it starts with size and color. You measure your space, determine the size you need, and start to shop. You’ll find area rugs in every color – blue, green, red – and...
Are you in the middle of planning a remodel for your home? Are you dreaming of new carpets in the bedroom? Or maybe a plush carpet in the family media room? Before you get excited about the color, the style, or the pattern, maxing out your budget on your selection, there’s another thing to consider:...
When you’re planning to sell your home, a lot of things go through your mind. You might be excited about the new property you’re purchasing, but you can’t forget to make your current home look its best. So you slap on a new coat of paint. You fix the dripping faucet that’s leaked for months....
If you’ve ever picked up a tile and had thoughts of visiting your local pottery shop, there’s a reason for that. Most tiles you lay in your home are made from ceramic clay. Visit a history museum and you’re likely to find tiles from bygone eras. The Chinese created tiles with stunning images painted on...