Modern Laminate Flooring Trends At this time of year, it’s always exciting to see what’s new in the interior design world and what styles are still holding strong for another year. Designers will be breathing new life into old...
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6 Ways To Know It’s Time For a New Deck
April 27 | 3 min read | BuildDirect
Your deck is an important part of your home as a whole, creating continuity between outdoors and in. Here’s how to check its health, and decide on replacement. *** Even if your deck has been waterproofed and built... read more
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How to Find A Contractor For Home Improvement: The Basics
April 11 | 2 min read | BuildDirect
Hiring a professional contractor for a home improvement project can be challenging, and a bit scary too. Here are the basics to help you get started. *** Hiring a professional should be simple, right? When something goes wrong in... read more (No Ratings Yet)Loading...
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April 05 | 2 min read | BuildDirect
Radiant heating is a popular addition to a flooring installation. Here are some of the basics of radiant heat when thinking about choosing and installing it. *** For anyone suffering through winter, the thought of getting out of bed... read more (No Ratings Yet)Loading...
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Buzz Off! How to Create a Bug-Free Porch
March 12 | 4 min read | BuildDirect
Have bees and wasps invaded your front porch in the past? These tips can help you reclaim that lovely space for yourself this year. *** I can’t tell you how many times I have gone out to the front... read more (No Ratings Yet)Loading...
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Wood-Look Porcelain Tile vs. Wood Floors: Spot The Difference
February 27 | 2 min read | BuildDirect
Sessemo Trento Series Rectified Self-Leveling Wood Look Porcelain SKU: 15032461 If you’re in a tile vs wood flooring dilema, maybe you can have the best of both worlds with wood look porcelain. See if you can guess between hardwood... read more (1 rating, average rating is 5.00/5)Loading...
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How To Restore Your Hardwood Flooring In 5 Steps
February 21 | 2 min read | BuildDirect
Hardwood flooring is an asset to any property. If you’ve discovered hardwood under carpets, or just want to restore the ones you know about, here are 5 steps to review for new life to your wood flooring. *** You’ve... read more (No Ratings Yet)Loading...
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January 19 | 3 min read | BuildDirect
Tiles don’t have to be drab and repetitive. Have a look at how to be bold with tile in every room of the house. *** Tiles don’t have to be drab and repetitive. Have a look at how to... read more (No Ratings Yet)Loading...
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Enough Space For Two: Tips On Creating Double-Duty Home Offices
January 12 | 3 min read | BuildDirect
Make working from home easier with these clever layouts for double-duty home offices. *** Not every couple has the luxury of two extra bedrooms for their personal offices. I consider myself lucky in that regard; I have my own... read more (1 rating, average rating is 3.00/5)Loading...
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How To Winterize Your Deck In 6 Steps
November 23 | 3 min read | BuildDirect
Winter brings on some rough weather conditions. Before you decide to use that as an excuse to put off repairs until next season, consider how small problems now can become much bigger after months of drastic temperatures, freezing conditions,... read more (No Ratings Yet)Loading...
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Slate Tile: The Hot Must-Have Trend
October 27 | 3 min read | BuildDirect
There are many wonderful things that can be said about slate tile — about how durable it is, how great it looks, and how versatile it can be — but there is one thing that you won’t realize until... read more (No Ratings Yet)Loading...
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Engineered Wood Flooring Planks As An Accent Wall
October 22 | 3 min read | BuildDirect
If you’re looking to revitalize a space and make your own rules, wood flooring on walls is definitely one way to go. Here are some reasons that wood flooring on wall accents may be for you. *** There are... read more (2 rating, average rating is 3.00/5)Loading...
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How To Hire The Right Contractor: 5 Essential Questions
October 02 | 3 min read | BuildDirect
For many people, fall means home improvement. The summer has drifted away for the year and, now that the kids are back in school, homeowners find themselves with the time and energy to renovate. However, working with the wrong... read more (No Ratings Yet)Loading...