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How to Maintain Your Hardwood Flooring
March 03 | 3 min read | David Montagliani
Hardwood floors are an investment that, when properly cared for, can endure for generations. It’s not uncommon to see intricate, prewar parquet or turn-of-the-century unfinished hardwood in preserved and historic homes. These 100-plus-year-old examples are exceptional, yes, but they’re... read more4 min read
How to Prevent Your Hardwood Floors From Fading
September 02 | 4 min read | admin
Do you want to keep your floors looking perfect for years to come? Damaging ultraviolet (UV) rays from sunlight cause around 40 percent of fading inside your home. Visible light and infrared light from the sun can also do... read more4 min read
Apartment Balcony Decor: Think Big About Your Little Space
March 27 | 4 min read | admin
Although your apartment balcony is a small space, it’s still part of your home. Creating a livable, functional space that reflects your personality and adds a bit of flair to your home is simple when you follow these tips... read more5 min read
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 more5 min read
Why Composite Decking Is Better Now Than Ever Before
February 29 | 5 min read | BuildDirect
Composite decking has risen to meet the high standards of professionals and homeowners. Here are some of the ways its done that, and why a composite deck may be for you. Even as little as 15 years ago, the... read more5 min read
Cork As Flooring Underlay: The Part It Was Born To Play
February 21 | 5 min read | BuildDirect
Cork works as an excellent underlayment, the material that goes under your flooring, and provides stability and support. Cork happens to be one of the top choices for underlayment due to its unique structure and incredible benefits... read more5 min read
Deck Installer Advice: 9 Things You Need To Know When Installing A Deck
February 09 | 5 min read | BuildDirect
When installing a deck yourself, here are 9 pieces of advice from an experienced deck installer to heed. *** Take a moment to imagine the future with me. Picture yourself on a warm summer night, and, as the sunlight... read more3 min read
Hardwood Flooring Product Profile: What Is Birch?
June 29 | 3 min read | BuildDirect
Birch is a varied species with distinct characteristics that make for great flooring. Learn more about varieties of birch right here, particularly silver birch. *** When I was growing up, I always dreamed of birch bark canoes. Living on... 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 more3 min read
October 24 | 3 min read | BuildDirect
What are the advantages of choosing wood laminate flooring over that of a natural wood floor? Take a look at the overview below. *** If you’re planning to replace carpet or other flooring in your home, wood laminate flooring... read more2 min read
The Flooring Superhero’s Arsenal: The Pull-Bar!
June 28 | 2 min read | admin
Installing and caring for wood flooring is becoming a DIY job to a greater and greater degree, particularly a laminate or engineered hardwood floor. But, as the old adage says, you need the right tools for the right job.... read more