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Sustainable flooring, also known as green or eco-friendly flooring, is becoming increasingly popular, due to its numerous benefits to homeowners and the environment. Read on to discover what types of flooring are sustainable and exactly how each is beneficial.Engineered, Laminate, and Vinyl FlooringAll of these newer flooring options have certain…

If you’ve chosen a laminate floor for your home, it’s important to consider how to properly install it, and that means selecting the right underlayment. In most cases, a laminate floor will require some sort of layer between the subfloor and the flooring material, although some brands come with one…

What comes to mind when you think of the term rustic? Do you get a cabin vibe? Or the feeling of a farmhouse? Actually, a rustic style could be either of those two things or something else entirely. Before we dive into how to choose a floor that qualifies as…

When you are redoing flooring in an open concept home, it is important to consider your options carefully. A major contributor to the overall design, flooring can eat up a chunk of your budget so getting it right is vital. What are the important factors? Read on to find out…

Investing in your home is always a great idea, especially when volatile interest rates make changing zip codes less than ideal. Home renovation projects that expand your livable square footage are even better! If you are planning to finish your basement into a useful living space, it’s important to choose…

Many of us are all too familiar with allergies. Whether it's to pollen, pets, or dust, seasonal or year-round, respiratory allergies can plague us to the point of misery. Then there are those of us with concerns about or sensitivities to VOCs (volatile organic compounds), which can be emitted from…

If you are considering upgrading your existing floors, you don’t have to look far before you’ll find someone singing the praises of vinyl flooring. It’s no big surprise since there is so much to love about this option for floors! It’s waterproof, stands up to traffic and wear, doesn’t stain,…

Summer is here, bringing with it all types of outdoor fun and festivities. When designing a living space for the summer, don’t forget about the flooring! Whether it's your porch, deck, or patio, the right flooring can really elevate your outdoor area and help set the vibe. Check out these…

In today’s busy lifestyles, anything “blank-proof” automatically sounds like a great idea. Stain-proof? Life-proof? Hack-proof? Water-proof? No matter how you fill in the blank, all of the above means that though things may still go wrong, whatever happens will be less of a big deal. When it comes to floors,…

Into every life, a little stain must fall. Ok, that isn’t quite how the saying goes, but sometimes it feels true. Life can be very messy. If you find yourself with some carpet stains of your own, read on for tips to deal with life’s tough messes.Treat them Fast The…