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As a homeowner, you might be looking for ways to spruce up your home this spring. And like a lot of homeowners, you might be looking at the floors in your house and realizing that it’s been a long while since you’ve had them redone. Hardwood floors are highly appealing because of their longevity and beautiful, classic look — however, looking more into hardwood flooring you might be surprised to see the price tag on them and just how much time goes into having this kind of flooring installed. The high cost and intensive labor required can be discouraging, as many homeowners aren’t aware that there are numerous high-quality yet cheaper alternatives to hardwood floors. Faux hardwood flooring is an alternative to classic hardwood floors that’s rising in popularity among homeowners. Opting for an artificial wood floor instead of real…

Deciding which waterproof flooring to have installed in your bathroom or mudroom can be a challenging choice to make. Finding a type of flooring that will uphold its beautiful appearance while also staying undamaged by wet, muddy shoes, or splashes of water from the kitchen or bathroom sink can be difficult to find. Thankfully, there are a number of excellent waterproof flooring options on the market for homeowners and this article will look into a few of the best — their pros, cons, and a brief description.   Waterproof Flooring Type #1 – Porcelain Tile Porcelain tile is one of the best waterproof flooring options available. Highly customizable and beautiful in your home, porcelain tile is often used in showers, bathtubs, and pools — a testament to just how waterproof it is. Pros: Porcelain tile is easy to clean and…

There are many different things you need to do before moving out of a house. Whether you’re renting a new place or selling your house to relocate to a bigger family home, that last cleaning job is a must. But, before that glorious step, you need to make sure all areas of your house are up to snuff. And that includes your carpet. Making sure your carpeting is in good condition will help ensure that you get your deposit back. Additionally, if you’re selling your home, it can potentially help increase the value of your house and get you more money from a buyer. Below, we’ll give you a few tips on how to prepare your carpeting for a move.   Is Preparing Your Carpet Before Moving a Good Idea? Before going over the tips, let's look at some of…

Getting your home to reflect your holiday spirit can be an intimidating task! Since we’re midway through December, you’re probably starting to think about the best ways that you can get your house ready for the upcoming holiday dinners, parties, and all the other fun festivities that come with the season. Improving Your Home for the Holidays If you’re hoping to make some effective home improvements for this holiday season, then we have some great ideas for you! Today we’re going to go over 8 home improvement ideas and tips that will help get you and your home in the Christmas spirit. 1. Start The Holiday Season With A Clutter-free Home Take some time to declutter your home. Things have a tendency to accumulate over the year, so take December as an opportunity to eliminate some extra items. Starting off…

A popular flooring choice in high-traffic areas that frequently experience water exposure, tile features nearly limitless design possibilities and excellent durability. Those with tile floors love having a hard surface that’s relatively easy to clean and resistant to staining.   Keeping Your Tile Floors Sparkling Tile isn’t without maintenance concerns, however, and after a few years, you may notice that your tile is looking less than spotless. Here are some quick do’s and don'ts to keep your tile looking fabulous. Grout The most frequent concern we hear when it comes to cleaning tile is about grout. While this has been eliminated in some aspects with the advent of colored grout, all grout – due to being slightly lower than the tile surface – becomes a stopping point for dirt, dus, and grime. Over time, this can cause extensive staining and…