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4 Reasons to Install or Replace Your Hardwood Floors This Fall

As fall sets in and the weather cools down in Green Country, many homeowners put home improvement aside to focus on things like school, work, and preparing for the holidays. However, believe it or not, fall can be an ideal[...]

Can Summer Heat and Humidity Hurt My Hardwood Floors?

As the summer heat settles in place here in Oklahoma’s Green Country, you may notice some changes in your hardwood floors, especially after a run of particularly humid weather. Perhaps you’ve noticed some unevenness in the planks–a sign of warping[...]

The Best Types of Hardwood Flooring for Kitchens

The kitchen is the heart of the home. It’s where we cook, eat, and converse with friends and family. Many of us spend more time in the kitchen than in any other room in the house. Hardwood flooring for kitchens[...]

4 Tips for Choosing Wood Floors that Stand the Test of Time

People choose hardwood floors for many reasons. Some like to follow the latest design and style trends in choosing their floors. Some just love the elegant look and feel that hardwoods bring to their home. And some just want to[...]

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[...]

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,[...]