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Hardwood floors make an excellent addition to any home, but they may not always pull the room together as you had envisioned. In many cases, adding an area rug can add the finishing touch that creates a noticeable theme across your living spaces. That said, decorating with area rugs on hardwood floors is not always simple. You have to choose from a huge collection of patterns, colors, and textures. But, if implemented properly, the results can be breathtaking! Benefits of Mixing Area Rugs and Hardwood Floors Let’s take a look at some of the major benefits of carpet and wood flooring combinations: Keep Your Floor in Great Condition Area rugs can be used to protect high-traffic areas of your home. If you have wood flooring in areas like hallways, entries, and living rooms, you should consider adding an area rug.…

When it comes to flooring for your home, there are a lot of different choices. Are you wondering what the best choice is? Bamboo is a beautiful addition to your home. It is surprisingly hard, more resistant to water damage than most woods and just as durable as hardwoods like maple and oak.   Bamboo Floor Care Bamboo is a great flooring choice, but like anything else, it needs to be properly cared for. Take a look at the tips below to help maintain and keep your new bamboo floor looking great. Guidelines for Keeping Your Bamboo Floor Clean up spills immediately It's important to clean up any spills right away. Bamboo has properties that are similar to wood flooring, and because of this, clean up any liquids as soon as possible and never leave any standing water on your floor.…

Due to its use on DIY home improvement/house flipping shows, bamboo flooring has been generating tremendous buzz recently. Not only is it an extremely durable flooring material, but when properly finished and maintained it is less susceptible to moisture and high humidity. Many builders, renovators, and homeowners are choosing bamboo flooring for their bathrooms to give it a hardwood look that is fresh and unique.   Before Installing Bamboo Flooring in Your Bathroom Bamboo flooring isn’t new: it’s been around for decades, and the renewed interest in bamboo for hardwood flooring has seen a revival thanks to the sustainable housing movement. Many construction companies and developers are also turning to bamboo floors as a way to “go green” when sourcing their building materials. Why Bamboo? It may look like wood, but bamboo is actually a grass the possesses tough, durable fibers…

  Hardwood floors have gained a reputation for being elegant and extremely sturdy. At the same time, they are known for adding value to your home and for requiring relatively little maintenance. But, that doesn’t mean that your wooden floors can’t use a little TLC!     The Thing About Wooden Floors While they are awesome investments, hardwood floors do require some attention in order to maintain their appearance and functionality. Remember that the floor is the largest element in any room, which means that it will basically set the tone in that specific area. Poorly-maintained wooden floors that show bumps, scratches, and scuffs tend to give off the wrong vibe. Instead of admiring the beauty of the finish, you’ll probably find guests and other household members staring at these impurities, trying to figure out how they came to be.…

Hardwood floors are made to look beautiful. They also must be well maintained in order to stay beautiful. You likely picked a floor several years ago that is strong, goes well with the rest of your room, and has been walked on as diligently as possible. Your hardwood floor might not look as you remembered it back then. You might notice it feeling much softer as you walk on it. You also probably notice the number of scratches on it rise each month, if not week. Or, you simply notice that it isn’t a shiny as it used to be. All of these are indicators that your floor is wearing out.   Should You Refinish or Replace? With that in mind, you likely are wondering whether you should have the floor refinished or replaced altogether. Refinishing your hardwood floor will…