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What to Ask When Shopping for Laminate Flooring
September 06 | 3 min read | admin
Laminate flooring is quickly becoming a popular choice for homeowners because it’s a durable flooring option and easy to maintain. Laminate is made to look like real hardwood and comes in a variety of colors and styles. Plus, since... read more
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August 25 | 4 min read | admin
As sustainability becomes intertwined with home design, and as wood becomes a more precious resource, finding ways to use reclaimed wood is becoming extremely popular. One source of old wood is barns: this barnwood offers a unique look and... read more (No Ratings Yet)Loading...
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What to Ask When Shopping for Hardwood Flooring
August 02 | 2 min read | admin
When you’re thinking about getting hardwood flooring installed in your home, there are certain questions you should consider. Questions like which hardwood species to invest in or how can I protect it from being damaged? These are a few... read more
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4 Cool Floors to Help You Cool Down This Summer
June 08 | 4 min read | admin
With summer approaching, many homeowners are bracing themselves for high energy bills. However, cranking the air conditioner isn’t the only way to stay cool in the summer months — the key to lowering your energy bills and enjoying a... read more (2 rating, average rating is 3.00/5)Loading...
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May 18 | 4 min read | admin
If wood were to describe its relationship with moisture on Facebook, it would inevitably choose the status “It’s complicated.” Too much moisture and wood will warp; too little moisture and it’ll dry out and fracture. This article will help... read more (1 rating, average rating is 5.00/5)Loading...
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April 27 | 4 min read | admin
Garden decking is a defining feature in an outdoor living space. When you’re mapping out your garden deck project, here are some steps to follow and think about. Like an outdoor stage to your home and yard, garden decks... read more (No Ratings Yet)Loading...
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Hardwood Flooring Hardness: The Softer Touch
April 13 | 5 min read | admin
Hardwood flooring hardness is one key factor in choosing a species. But, there are a number of softer wood species that are still long-serving in residential spaces. Here are a few examples. *** Just because a hardwood flooring is... read more (No Ratings Yet)Loading...
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Decking Damage and Decay, Causes And Solutions: An Infographic
March 30 | < 1 | admin
Deck maintenance for wood decks should be a twice-yearly (at least!) home improvement project. Here are some of the things to look for what you’re seeing to it. When it comes to deck care for wood decks, and guarding... read more (No Ratings Yet)Loading...
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Hardwood Flooring Or Laminate Floors: An Infographic
February 24 | < 1 | admin
Hardwood floors or laminate floors. How do you choose? Take a look at this infographic that explores 11 questions to ask to help you make a decision. *** Choosing the right flooring is a big decision, particularly when you’re... read more (No Ratings Yet)Loading...
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How To Restore Your Hardwood Floor: An Infographic
March 11 | < 1 | admin
Hardwood flooring is an undeniable asset to a property. Here’s an infographic to serve as a guide to restoring hardwood floors. *** There was a time when hardwood flooring took a backseat to wall-to-wall carpeting. So that being the... read more (No Ratings Yet)Loading...
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Hardwood Flooring And Interior Design: An Infographic
September 10 | 1 | admin
One of the great things about hardwood flooring is how visually versatile it is. There are so many stylistic applications, interior design and architectural traditions, and installation layouts that hardwood flooring is ready to serve. It’s been well established... read more (No Ratings Yet)Loading...
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Chocolate Flooring At BuildDirect – For Reals!
March 31 | < 1 | admin
For many years, we here at BuildDirect have turned to the world of food to name some of our flooring products. One particular culinary area as related to flooring has been chocolate; mocha, dark chocolate, chocolate malt, chocolate mousse,... read more (No Ratings Yet)Loading...
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(Sub)Urban Legends: 4 Myths about Carpeted Flooring
March 12 | 3 min read | admin
Let’s play a quick word association game. I say a word or phrase, and you hold on to the first word, phrase, or image that enters your head. Okay. Ready? COLOR! You thought blue, didn’t you? (Predictable.) Okaaay…VEGETABLES! Odds... read more (No Ratings Yet)Loading...