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Picking Your Wood Floors: Does Hardness Matter?

The flooring in your home is an important choice. It can impact the look, feel and functionality of your space, sometimes for decades to come. Many people choose flooring based mainly on appearance—whether they like the look, the finish, the[...]

Advantages of Custom Wood Floor Designs

Hardwood flooring can improve the look and feel of any room in the home. But there are floors, and then there are FLOORS. The great thing about hardwoods is that there are so many ways to add a sense of[...]

Tips for Maintaining Optimal Humidity for Your Wood Floors

Here in Green Country, the moisture in the air plays a huge role in our weather, as well as the performance of our wood floors. Wood is a naturally porous material that responds to humidity. When there’s more moisture in[...]

Choosing Between Red Oak and White Oak Flooring

As far as wood floors go, oak is the most common choice for hardwood flooring. It’s durable, resilient, takes stain easily, and is fairly affordable. But should you choose red oak or white oak flooring for your home? There’s a[...]

Is Hardwood Flooring a Good Choice for Kitchens? Pros and Cons

Let’s face it: a well-installed hardwood floor can add elegance and beauty to any room in your home, including your kitchen. That being said, there is some debate about whether hardwood flooring is the best choice for kitchens. After all,[...]

Wide Plank Flooring: Is It Right for Your Home?

If you follow any of the home design trend publications or attend home improvement expos, wide plank flooring is one of those features you’re likely to see a lot of these days. Wide plank hardwood floors are becoming increasingly popular[...]

Three Important Reasons NOT to Try Refinishing a Wood Floor Yourself

Even with the best care and maintenance, eventually your hardwood floors will show signs of wear. Minor scratches here and there, fading from the sunlight, constant changes in humidity levels—all of these factors can combine to make your floors lose[...]