What do home buyers want today? A study produced by the National Association of Realtors, found that 54 percent of home buyers are willing to pay more for hardwood flooring. Whether you’re considering a remodel, or are getting your home ready for selling, hardwood flooring may be the perfect addition to your home. Here is...
Thinking of adding new flooring to your home? Have you settled on hardwood floors? It might surprise you to know your hardwood flooring choice might not be hard at all. Softwood flooring – never heard of it? You won’t find home improvement stores selling “softwood flooring” anytime soon. It doesn’t really appeal to a homeowner...
Water. It’s not something we think much about here in Colorado. When hurricanes ravage coastal communities, or large storms dump record-breaking amounts of water in a community in short periods of time, we may be grateful for our dry climate. Even river damage isn’t a big deal for most homeowners across the Front Range. But...
People all across the Rocky Mountain region dream of having hardwood floors in their homes. They are one of the most popular flooring choices you can make. Whether you’re renovating and selecting hardwood floors replacement, or are moving into a new home and are choosing your flooring material for the first time, hardwood flooring offers...
Why are humans so attracted to hardwood flooring? Why do Coloradans make it their number one flooring choice again and again? Why do you consistently see hardwood flooring in the top homes in the region? It might be because of biophilic design. What biophilic design is … and isn’t Biophilic design connects you to nature....
You love the idea of installing hardwood floors throughout your home. Now, maybe there’s another reason to give them a second look. There are health benefits for installing hardwood flooring too. The problem with indoor air quality Americans today spend far more time inside than they do outside. The EPA estimates that on average, people...
Sustainable is one of those buzzwords being thrown around a lot these days. But have you ever stopped to think about what it means? To be sustainable, it’s the quality of not being harmful to the environment or depleting natural resources. It supports long-term ecological balance. The United Nations has established a blueprint to help...
Want to take on a project that adds beauty and resale value to your home? Look down … the answer may lie with your flooring. The average ROI for installing hardwood flooring is somewhere between 70 and 80 percent. Hardwood flooring can add up to 2.5 percent more to the price you charge for your...
Want to make a statement in your home? Don’t worry about costly remodels. You can make big changes without spending weeks or renovation. Instead of picking out new cabinets or gutting a room, look down to the floor instead. Changing out your flooring can make a big impact on your home’s decor. But what if...
Are you considering adding hardwood flooring throughout your home? Nothing beats its beauty. But hardwood isn’t like other types of flooring. It provides different strengths and weaknesses when compared with tile or carpet. Yes, hardwood can be a beautiful addition throughout your home. But there are a few things you should never do. Leave your...