You already know that smart technology is being integrated into everything we do. It’s predicted that in just a few years, almost everything in our home’s will be connected together in some way. Out of milk? Your refrigerator will add it to the list. Forgot to turn down the heat before you left for work?...
Asbestos is something we hear a lot about. And if you have an older home, chances are you may have asbestos in certain locations. Asbestos is a heat-resistant fibrous silicate mineral that was common in construction until the 1980s. It was banned once the list of health risks began to form. But banning it from...
Looking for a durable, low-maintenance flooring option for a room built on a concrete slab? Want style and ambiance without having to worry about the subfloor underneath? A terrazzo floor may be the perfect choice for you. Terrazzo flooring gives a similar appearance to polished marble or granite, which means its versatile enough to include...
Planning on adding to or remodeling your home? The next few weeks will be hectic at best. There are many decisions you’ll have to make, some spur of the moment. You can spend hours studying carpeting samples and pouring over paint chips trying to select the perfect colors. You want a home that looks great...
Have you ever noticed how some design trends just don’t work in your home? You find the “perfect” look in a magazine, try to recreate it only to hate it in your own home? It might not be the flooring you’re installing; it might be the size of the space. Light typically creates an airy,...
One of the most popular choices for home flooring is hardwood. For many homeowners, they wouldn’t think of installing anything but hardwood. But did you know there are many different styles of hardwood – and not all of them work well in each home? Each wood flooring type offers a unique set of characteristics and...
Want to know what today’s savvy home buyers want most? More space. And here in Colorado, that space often leads to outdoor rooms. When the weather’s nice, why not extend your entertaining space beyond your kitchen and living space and including it outdoors. With patios and decks, you can entertain outside almost every month of...
Looking for the right hardwood for your floors? It’s more than the stain you ultimately select. It comes down to the wood you choose. The most popular wood choices are vastly different. They range in extremely soft to hard, with undertones in a full spectrum across the map. Not only does hardness affect how a...
Have you ever lived in an apartment? Then you know there’s a fine line between cozy and cramped. Sometimes the perfect space for you isn’t big – it’s small. And you want it to look its best, not like it’s an afterthought. Selecting flooring for small spaces presents a number of challenges. How do you...
What’s the best carpet for your home? That depends. Do you have kids? Do you have pets? How much foot traffic does your carpet receive each day? Selecting carpet fiber determines how long your new carpet will last. It controls how easily it is to maintain, clean, and ultimately how much it will cost you...