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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
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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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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...
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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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Emotional Interior Design: Using Purple
January 29 | 2 min read | admin
Purple is a royal color. It’s the color of creativity and lateral thinking. It’s for non-conformists and thought leaders. It’s powerful, and kind of risky too. Along with its close cousin violet, it’s also a color that promotes deep... read more (No Ratings Yet)Loading...
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January 14 | 3 min read | admin
In much the same way that bomber jackets, fedoras, and (for some unexplained and delightful reason) flood pants have crawled their way back into fashion from the early to mid-20th century, so to have the wonders of vinyl. Not... read more (No Ratings Yet)Loading...
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December 12 | 2 min read | admin
In the thousands of years since it was used as a building material, the appeal of travertine has endured. It’s certainly proven itself to be a versatile surface, found in use in the Colosseum in Rome build in 80... read more
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Emotional Interior Design: Using Red
December 11 | 2 min read | admin
When we choose colors for our spaces, it’s more than just the logical part of our brains that we use. Ever since we were children, we’ve responded to color in an emotional way. And so, as adults with spaces... 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...