Introduction Return On Investment (ROI) is a financial yardstick used to evaluate the profitability of an investment by estimating how much profit was made in relation to the initial cost. This figure is important for homeowners because it helps them figure out whether to spend money on a particular expenditure. Among home improvement projects, new …
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Introduction St. Paul, MN, blends historic charm with modern urban living, featuring walkable neighborhoods filled with beautifully preserved 19th-century and Victorian architecture. While its neighboring city, Minneapolis, is often seen as the more “hip” of the Twin Cities, St. Paul exudes a warm, traditional, and relaxed atmosphere. This unique character is also reflected in the …
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What Are They and Why Do They Matter? These essential finishing pieces are often overlooked, but they play a critical role in both the function and appearance of your flooring. Baseboards, base shoes, and quarter rounds not only cover the necessary expansion space for wood, cork, and luxury vinyl flooring, but they also provide a …
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Introduction Your home is probably the biggest investment you will ever make during your lifetime. It is also the place where you spend much, if not most of your time, so you want to enjoy it to the fullest, be comfortable year-round, and pay the least possible amount on your monthly utility bills. While your …
Introduction Did you know that over half of the homes in the U.S. have at least one staircase? Chances are yours does too. If you haven’t given much thought to whether it’s better to use hardwood or carpeting for your stairs, here is the chance to consider the solution to this common dilemma. In this …
Introduction First used thousands of years ago by the Egyptians as bottle stoppers and fishing aids, cork was introduced as a flooring material in Europe in the late 1800s. After the first patents for cork flooring were granted in the U.S. at the turn of the twentieth century, it became popular for use in institutional …
A home’s entryway and the mudroom are two of its hardest-working spaces. The entryway, at the front of the house, welcomes guests, while the mudroom, at the side or back entrance, is designed to enhance a family’s daily routine all year long. It makes sense that these areas should be durable and practical for everyday …
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Laminate Flooring Keeps Getting Better Because of its hard surface, laminate flooring was notorious for being noisy when walked on, especially compared to carpet and certain engineered wood products. Fortunately, the next major improvement in the late 1990s was enhanced sound insulation, made possible by the use of integrated underlays constructed from foam, cork, or …
Some people instinctually see knots as a problem, but they can actually provide a lot of visual appeal and character in some cases. One other characteristic that plays an important role in the aesthetics of your hardwood floors is knots. There are a number of characteristics that contribute to the overall appearance of a hardwood …
Styles certainly come and go, but some tend to stick around longer — and enjoy more frequent resurgences — than others. The mid-century modern style provides a great example of this. Mid-century modern was likely the leading style employed in U.S. homes for nearly 30 years, and it remains popular with people to this very …
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