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10 Wacky Modern Flooring Options
September 14 | 3 min read | admin
We’ve all seen our fair share of dime-a-dozen flooring – whether it’s hardwoods, carpet or linoleum, it’s all pretty predictable. Or is it? In an effort to show that there is still some creativity out there when it comes... read more2 min read
Decking That Is Right for You: Composite & Wood
July 15 | 2 min read | BuildDirect
The perfect deck will blend form with function. It’s a relaxing extension of your home, blending the comforts of the indoors with the pleasure of being outdoors. Whether you use yours for barbequing, suntanning, or reading, it’s a mini-escape literally just outside your doorstep. However, it... read more3 min read
Hiring Home Improvement Contractors: Performance Bonds
June 17 | 3 min read | BuildDirect
Hiring a contractor, especially during a time when the market is flooded perhaps with the less-than-experienced and possibly less-competent, is a tricky business. But, one factor that can separate the wheat from the chaff is the bonded contractor, and... read more3 min read
Hardwood flooring Installation: 5 Tips to Avoid the Pitfalls
May 19 | 3 min read | BuildDirect
Hardwood flooring installations are what most would consider to be an advanced project by most professional installers. But, if you have decided that your installation skills are up to the task, here’s a post from popular home improvement blog... read more4 min read
Home Office Makeover: Choose The Right Office Flooring
May 05 | 4 min read | BuildDirect
Today’s guest post is from Lloyd Burrell. Having worked as an auditor in the City of London, UK in the early part of his career, Lloyd now puts all this experience gained in different offices to good use by... read more3 min read
Pressure Wash Your Deck For Spring
April 19 | 3 min read | BuildDirect
Your decks and patios have endured a lot over the winter, from UV rays, to moisture from melting snow, to tree sap. So, now that spring is here, its time to apply some tender, or maybe not so tender,... read more4 min read
Decorate Your Deck For Outdoor Entertaining
April 14 | 4 min read | BuildDirect
Preparing for spring is a fun and exciting time. Spring represents a regeneration of life with beautiful flowers, color, buzzing bees and clean air. There is nothing better than to have a decorative and functional space to enjoy this... read more< 1
What’s Composite Decking & Why’s Everyone Talking About it? [An Infographic]
April 11 | < 1 | admin
Composite decking, not unlike laminate flooring, has evolved greatly since it became a mainstream building material. Once considered something of an also-ran by early detractors, and compared unfavorably to wood decking , composite decking has emerged as a premium... read more3 min read
6 Ways to Improve Balcony Privacy
April 08 | 3 min read | BuildDirect
Honestly, sometimes the best thing about apartment living is spying on the neighbors. The flipside is, sometimes the worst thing is knowing neighbours are spying on you and losing your balcony privacy. It doesn’t have to be that way. With... read more2 min read
Laminate Floors For Spring Installation
March 22 | 2 min read | BuildDirect
Laminate floors for a spring installation is a great way to introduce the season. Nothing says fresh and new like a new floor. Flooring has changed a lot in recent years, and laminates are no exception. They have come... read more2 min read
Hardwood Flooring Kiln Drying Process
March 17 | 2 min read | admin
Co-Founder of BuildDirect Rob Banks and I went to a hardwood flooring mill in Quebec. There, we observed the making of hardwood floors from end to end. It was pretty fascinating, and the people on the floor were very... read more3 min read
Building A Deck: 4 Decking Essentials
March 09 | 3 min read | BuildDirect
When considering building a deck, there are many variables that need to be evaluated. Some considerations that need to be decided on include where the deck will be placed, and its use and the size that you would like... read more< 1
Choosing Types of Flooring: For Those With Disabilities
February 21 | < 1 | admin
The statistics of those in North America who have some kind of disability are significant. Of course, ‘disability’ is a problematic term, just because many who are challenged by them live perfectly happy and full lives. It’s just that... read more