If there was a list of annoyances in the average home, noisy floors would probably rank as one of the top three. Noisy floors can turn a quiet and peaceful space into something that feels more like a movie scene…
How Do I Know if I Need Underlayment?
Installing a new flooring system in your home is one of the best ways to increase your property value and change the visual aesthetic of the rooms. Most homeowners don’t understand the structure of a flooring system. Its layers of…
Do People Use Linoleum Flooring Anymore?
Did you know linoleum was the material used in the world’s first vinyl flooring system? It debuted in 1860, and this rugged, durable, and easy-to-clean material was popular in new home construction for at least the next 100 years. The…
What Kind of Floor Is Best for Mudroom?
The mudroom all but replaced the more traditional foyer in American homes throughout the 1900s. Today, a mudroom is a valuable space in the house, especially in locations where the outdoor conditions and foot traffic tend to make the floor,…
Flooring Trends: Is Carpet Making a Comeback?
Is Carpet making a comeback? Yes! It’s all too common in the world of interior design and decoration for trends to come and go. What was once popular might fade into obscurity just to resurface a few years later with…
What Happens if LVP Flooring Gets Wet?
Luxury vinyl plank (LVP) flooring is one of the most popular flooring options to be found in homes. This type of flooring is particularly common in areas that are high in foot traffic or humidity. Some homes and apartments might…
Best Flooring for Allergies: Hardwood Floors or Carpet?
Durability, cost, and appearance are the key factors most people take into account when choosing new flooring. Moisture resistance, fire resistance, and cleanliness also feature on the list, but much lower down. Things are different for the 50 million Americans…
How to Protect Floors from Scratches
Do you have wooden flooring in your home? It’s a beautiful addition to your décor, but there’s the chance you’ll scuff and scratch it. The last thing you need is to ruin your flooring by the couch shifting and gouging…
Is It Worth Having Heated Floors?
When Midwestern winters reach peak freezing temperatures, many homeowners long for additional sources of heat in their homes. If you want to give your home interior a worthwhile upgrade during the coldest months of the season, why not install heated…
What Do I Need to Know About Pulling Up Carpet?
Have you recently moved into a new home? Are you getting ready to sell? Do you simply crave a change? Carpets may give a home a lovely warm feel and provide a layer of insulation, but nobody likes dated, stained,…