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 …
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 …
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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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 …
Hardwood floors have become increasingly popular over the last several years, as homeowners seek to capitalize on all the important benefits they provide. In fact, while hardwood floors have often been used in living rooms, bedrooms, and halls, they’re even becoming more commonly used in kitchens. In 2023, a HouzzKitchen Trend Report found that 22% …
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One of the biggest benefits hardwood floors provide is their durability. When properly installed and well-maintained, high-quality hardwood floors may last for 50 years or longer. But eventually, even the finest hardwood floors will begin to show signs of wear. They start to fade a bit, and the tiny scratches and scuffs start to add …
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