If you have an older home that’s had an early hardwood for many decades, and it now looks tired and worn, one of today’s bright, durable new hardwood floors will definitely breathe new life into that room. Even though 20th Century hardwood floors...
The subtle colors and rich textures strutted on fashion runways this year seem to be taking their cue from what’s already underfoot in the flooring world. Colors are clearly in demand this year, with decorators declaring that bright colors are...
Laminate is what’s called a floating floor. That means it isn’t glued or nailed down. Precise engineering allows for extremely tight joints, so much so that the floor virtually becomes one piece. Small amounts of space at all edges allow for the...
The word ceramic comes from the Greek word keramikos, which means potter’s clay and is, in turn, derived from a Sanskrit term keramos, which means “to burn.” S loosely, the term “burned earth” was the early reference to tiles or other products...
It’s been said so often: This time of year, all roads seem to lead to one place, home. Those roads are taken one small step at a time. The change of weather and the shortening days are one reason. The anticipation of the holiday season may be...
We decorate, and think in terms of beauty and functionality and of course price. But what about hidden costs like safety and energy efficiency? With families and with a family budget, they’re both important items. You may be astounded to learn...
Tile is your kitchen's best friend - and here's why. Everyone knows the kitchen is the most popular room in your home for gathering for a meal or for entertaining—more often than not, everyone ends up in the kitchen. When it comes time to choose...
Why is it that different cooks using the same ingredients can come up with so many different, yet wonderful results? It’s how they USE those ingredients! If we think about it, area rugs are like our favorite spices. We can use them for varying...
How many times have you gone out to make a purchase and started out with a budget only to be disappointed in your choices? Or after looking at your choices you could see that your budget was inadequate.Although having a budget may seem like a good...
When shopping for flooring, it helps to know the Earth-friendly lingo!Walk into any floor covering store or visit any floor covering website and you may feel like you should have studied harder in science class. Seems all the flooring...
