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September 29 | 3 min read | BuildDirect
Like many design fiends, I adore the look of hardwood floors. So much so, in fact, that I took my most recent home because of the rare-looking redwood they used when it was first built in the 1930s. But... read more
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5 Hardwood Flooring Options To Match The Style Of Rooms
August 08 | 2 min read | BuildDirect
Your flooring has a huge impact on the overall look of your home. Make sure it’s an asset to your design, not just an afterthought. Different styles of hardwood flooring complement certain interiors quite well. Use this guide to choose... read more
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Wood Flooring: 7 Costly Mistakes You Can Avoid
July 13 | 3 min read | BuildDirect
Wood flooring is one of the top choices, as it has been throughout the years. It adds elegance and warmth to a room, and it is versatile in that homeowners can add stains for changes in color or top... read more (No Ratings Yet)Loading...
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Hot Dog! Planning for Pet Traffic On Floors And Decks
July 03 | 3 min read | BuildDirect
Summer is the perfect time to spend long, hot days outdoors with your favorite canines. From splashing around in the pool to running down the beach to sniffing about in the backyard, dogs love the sunshine. At the same... read more (No Ratings Yet)Loading...
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How To Grout Tile Yourself Easily
June 29 | 2 min read | BuildDirect
Whether you want to freshen up the tile backsplash behind your kitchen sink or revamp the tile in your bathroom, it’s important to know what grout is all about. Although it may seem daunting, grouting tile is actually a... read more (No Ratings Yet)Loading...
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5 Projects That Really DON’T Add Value To Your Property
February 20 | 2 min read | BuildDirect
When it comes time to start thinking about selling your home, there are a few things you need to do in order for it to appeal to potential buyers and up the value. There are obvious fixes to address,... read more (No Ratings Yet)Loading...
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Black Friday, Black Décor: Black Floors
November 27 | 3 min read | BuildDirect
Black (or very dark) floors can dramatically improve the design quality of your home–if you use them well. However, using black flooring can quickly turn into a black hole if you do so carelessly. So how can you successfully... read more (No Ratings Yet)Loading...
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The Elegance of Stone: A Look Inside and Out
October 08 | 3 min read | BuildDirect
Whenever I drive around fancy neighborhoods, my attention is always drawn to those stately stone houses that are classy, elegant and cozy. Stone is an ancient construction material that never seems to get out of style. Inside or outside,... read more (1 rating, average rating is 3.00/5)Loading...
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August 05 | 3 min read | BuildDirect
Looking at home decor magazines, you may have noticed that floors are going back to light colors: beachy whites and pale birch golds, even greys and beiges. The pale floors are here for a while, so if you’re looking... read more (No Ratings Yet)Loading...2 min read
Transform a Room with Painted Floors
December 20 | 2 min read | BuildDirect
You paint your walls and your ceilings. You paint your furniture, too. But somewhere along the way, the idea of painting the floor has gotten lost under all those layers of carpeting and hardwood varnish. If you’re looking for... read more (No Ratings Yet)Loading...
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Energy Efficiency & Radiant Floor Heating
November 07 | 3 min read | BuildDirect
Heating season is upon us. In my 1964 ranch house, I have a cast iron wood stove, two small cast iron gas heaters in the bedrooms, south facing windows and an attached solar greenhouse. I don’t have radiant floor... read more (No Ratings Yet)Loading...
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Wood Floors To Rafters: Style From Top To Bottom
February 17 | 2 min read | BuildDirect
Rafters in residences are standard inclusions in construction, at one time almost always visible in interiors as a matter of course. As trends changed, the visible rafter has come and gone, and come back again. Here in our current... read more (No Ratings Yet)Loading...
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Harlequin Patterned Wood Flooring
February 02 | 2 min read | BuildDirect
Wood flooring is timeless, playing a part in great design and home decor over the decades and centuries. Often, wood flooring is looked upon as a rustic, down-home texture. At other times, wood floors are refined and tailored surfaces,... read more (No Ratings Yet)Loading...