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4 Reasons to Consider Distressed Hardwood Flooring

In most situations, when we hear the word “distressed,” it has a negative stigma to it. When people are distressed, they’re disturbed and unhappy. When a ship is in distress, it’s being tossed in the sea and is in danger[...]

A Post-Holiday Cleanup Checklist for Your Hardwood Floors

The presents have been opened, the turkey has been devoured, your supply of egg nog is depleted, and the last lingering relatives have just departed. The holidays have been wonderful, but now you’re facing the dreaded post-holiday cleanup. It’s a[...]

Live Christmas Tree? Take These Steps to Protect Your Hardwood Floors

For millions of households across the country, there’s just no substitute for putting up a live Christmas tree at the holidays. The aroma of fresh-cut pine often evokes deep memories of childhood. For others, it’s the thought of having a[...]

Report: Builder Confidence at a 20-Month High

Good news for the new homes market came this month from the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB). According to their recent report, builder confidence nationwide has reached a 20-month high. This is due to a year-long housing rebound, continued[...]

5 Advantages to Installing Oak Hardwoods

Of the many types of wood flooring options available today, we receive the most requests for oak hardwoods by far. That’s not a coincidence; oak has shown itself to be an excellent and reliable choice in flooring for centuries. Let’s[...]

Tips to Refresh Your Hardwood Floors for the Holidays

You wouldn’t know it from the warm weather around here, but the holiday season is fast approaching. We’ll soon be noshing on turkey and dressing, decking the halls and wearing those noisy sweaters we only dare to bring out once[...]

What Causes Wood Floors to Creak and Squeak?

While wood floors have been around almost as long as we stopped living in caves, the fact is they are sometimes noisy. Hardwood floors quite commonly develop creaks and squeaks over time. For some people, it’s a sound that gives[...]

Light or Dark Hardwood Flooring? A Quick Guide

While the overall look and feel of hardwood flooring is unmistakable in any home, the options you have for creating a distinct look are nearly infinite. Not only can you choose from dozens of different types of wood and hardness[...]

Moving In? Here’s How to Safeguard Your Wood Floors

It’s the stuff of nightmares. You just bought a new construction home with beautiful new hardwood floors installed, or maybe an existing home with beautifully restored vintage wood floors. But as you’re moving in, someone carelessly drags a sofa leg[...]

Protect Your Hardwood Floors from the Summer Sun and Humidity

As summer gets underway here in the Tulsa area, our minds naturally turn to things like vacations, outdoor grilling, cold watermelon, family gatherings, water sports, and so on. Your hardwood floors are probably the last thing on your mind right[...]