Homes and lifestyles changed when everyone stayed home for a year. Suddenly, you looked at your space a bit differently. Do you really need a guest room that sits idly by almost every day of the year? Or how about that extra space in the basement, the one with boxes stacked in the corner? Why...
Thinking of remodeling and adding new flooring to your home? Before you start looking, spend some time debunking the most common flooring myths that homeowners still believe. Myth: Laminate floors are inferior and look cheap There once was a time when Pergo dominated the laminate flooring market. It came with its classic clicking, hollow sounds....
You’re ready for new floors. You have an idea in mind. But flooring isn’t just about picking out the material. It requires a whole collection of accessories to finish the process. Granite Marble Hardwood Linoleum Laminate Carpet Vinyl Stone Each material requires its own extras to complete the project. Transitions, trims, vents, underlayments – it’s...
When you install new flooring, the inevitable will happen. You’ll drop a heavy pan and put a dent in the wood. You’ll move furniture and scrape the surface of your vinyl floors. You’ll drop red wine on your light carpet. You’ll either be grateful you invested in extra flooring. Or you’ll cringe inside knowing you’re...
In a perfect world, you would install all new flooring throughout your house at the same time. Yet most of us don’t live in a world where that’s possible. Instead, we take it one remodel at a time, hoping we can match up the flooring between rooms well enough that it won’t be noticeable. If...
Fix and flip. Income property. Retire on passive income. Every media channel you watch nowadays is filled with advice on average people investing in rental property that will drive revenue into their pockets. And for good reason. Renting statistics show that the nationwide average for rental properties is $2,016 a month, with the current asking...
Resilient flooring. It sounds a bit vague; a catch-all phrase that can include all sorts of flooring products. If you look up the term “resilient” in the dictionary, it means: Capable of returning to an original shape or position Flexible Able to recover readily For many homeowners, that’s exactly what they are looking for when...
For some homeowners, the staircase sold them on the home. You enter to a dramatic, sweeping staircase that carries you up to the second floor. It’s the centerpiece for the entryway, which adds to the aesthetics of your space. Yet no matter how much you love your stairs, sometimes the idea of selecting the best...
Planning a remodel soon? Choosing flooring is more complicated than selecting based on looks. If you choose the wrong material, you’ll hate your floors from the moment they are installed. Where should you begin? Follow this step-by-step guide to ensure you reach the best flooring decision right for your needs. Step One: Is moisture a...