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How Stocked Inventory Saves Twin Cities Builders Time and Money

by Montana MorynHardwood Flooring October 7, 2025October 7, 2025No Comments

Introduction Like contractors in all major cities, builders in the Twin Cities area are facing longer lead times and rising materials costs due to a combination of issues, thanks to labor shortages, supply disruptions, tariff uncertainties, and global conflicts. In fact, according to Mortensen, a national builder with a Minneapolis office, construction costs in the …

Flooring Trends in Urban Living Spaces in St. Paul, Minnesota

by Montana MorynHardwood Flooring, Interior Design, Trends September 25, 2025September 25, 2025No Comments

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 …

Understanding Baseboards And Trim When Installing New Flooring

by Montana MorynInstallation, Interior Design, Trims and Accessories September 18, 2025November 5, 2025No Comments

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 …

A Guide to the Lifetime of Your Home

by Montana MorynInstallation, Interior Design, Maintenance September 2, 2025September 23, 2025No Comments

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 …

Hardwood vs. Carpet for Stairs

by Montana MorynHardwood Flooring, Interior Design, Trends August 25, 2025September 24, 2025No Comments

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 …

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Cork Flooring Is Back in Style

by Montana MorynInterior Design, Trends July 29, 2025September 23, 2025No Comments

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 …

Hardwood for Your Home’s Entryways – An Excellent Choice

by Montana MorynHardwood Flooring, Interior Design, Trends July 17, 2025September 23, 2025No Comments

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 …

High End Laminate Flooring

by Montana MorynInterior Design, Trends July 2, 2025July 2, 2025No Comments

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 …

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Considerations For Flooring And Wheelchairs

by AndrewHardwood Flooring, Installation, Maintenance June 19, 2025March 28, 2026No Comments

Wheelchair use is at an all-time high in the United States. An estimated 3.5 to 5.5 million Americans use a wheelchair or similar device, and the number continues to grow each year. The ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) mandates wheelchair accessibility in public spaces. While it is not required in privately owned single-family homes, you …

How To Choose The Right Hardwood Floors Over Radiant Heat

by AndrewHardwood Flooring, Installation, Maintenance, Trends May 31, 2025March 28, 2026No Comments

You have probably noticed that radiant heat is starting to show up all over the place in hardwood floors. This new level of comfort adds that amazing feeling of stepping out of bed on a fully warmed floor on a cold winter night. We’ll go over some of the technical aspects that you need to …

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