How to Choose Flooring

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Far too often the flooring in our homes is taken for granted. But the floor is there when we are hosting a birthday dinner in the dining room, baking cookies in the kitchen or laying on the living room floor as the family gathers for the annual holiday movies. Choosing the right flooring is important, as you will need flooring that is durable, yet comfortable, for all rooms in your house for all occasions. The flooring you select is the foundation of any space, as it will take up the most usable surface area in any room. When selecting new flooring it is important to consider a few different things. Use this guide to help you select the right flooring, whether that is hardwood, carpet, vinyl or otherwise, for any room in your home.

What's Important When Choosing the Best Carpets for Stairs?

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If you want carpets on your stairs but don’t know what is and isn’t important when choosing them, you’re not alone. While nearly everyone who installs carpets in a home will do so on the stairs, getting it right is tricky business. Besides choosing style and color, you also need to keep durability and thickness in mind, as well as safety–because it doesn’t matter how nice your carpet looks if it’s too dangerous to use in the long term. Today we’ll cover some of the most important factors to keep in mind when choosing the best carpets for stairs in your home, small business, or rental property, as well as tips for maintaining them.

How to Choose the Best Carpets for a Home Office

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In a world with more access to technology than ever before, it’s never been easier or more common to set up a home office. If you work from home, you’re naturally going to want a dedicated space to get work done. However, even families with professionals who work out of the home are increasingly likely to set up rooms with workspaces to help meet deadlines, boost productivity, or develop small businesses.

Tips to Protect Your Hardwood Floor From Your Fireplace

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Hardwood flooring has become a valuable commodity in many homes for its beautiful appearance and long lasting durability. Unfortunately, because it is wooden, it is susceptible to damage. A particular and sometimes not a though of concern are fireplaces that are near or in contact with hardwood flooring. This is a potential fire hazard, and sparks and bits of burning wood can scorch and damage the hardwood floors. However, this does not mean you’ll have to replace your hardwood flooring if it is near a fireplace. Here are a few tips that will help protect the portion of hardwood flooring that is near a fireplace.

8 Tips To Choose The Right Floor Tile For Every Room

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When it comes to tile flooring, there is no shortage of materials, colors, textures and designs to choose from. However, not every type of tile is appropriate for every space. Use these 8 tips to select the best tile option for your floors.