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Winter Is Coming: Are Your Hardwood Floors Protected?

As the weather changes with the approach of winter here in the Tulsa area, it’s time to start thinking a little differently about the care and protection of your hardwood floors. Wood flooring can certainly create the sense of warmth[...]

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[...]

5 Key Signs It’s Time to Refinish Your Hardwood Floors

With proper care and maintenance, a well-laid hardwood floor can bring beauty to your home for decades. But time and nature take their toll on everything, and at some point, your floors may show some irregularities or signs of wear.[...]

Advantages of Installing Maple Hardwood Floors

While oak wood flooring is one of our most popular sellers here at Renaissance, many homeowners and builders ask us to install maple hardwood floors, as well. Maple isn’t always the cheapest option, nor does it work in every setting.[...]

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[...]

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[...]

Will Installing Wood Floors Help Me Sell My Home?

Spring and summer are “peak season” for the housing market. It’s the time of year when home buyers are actively looking, and sellers are likely to get the best price. If you’re planning to list your home for sale this[...]

Winter Sand and Salt: Protecting Your Wood Floors

Having already had our first tastes of winter weather here in Tulsa, it looks like Green Country is set for a chilly winter season. When ice and snow become a problem, the sand and salt we use to clear the[...]

How Often Should Hardwood Floors Be Refinished?

With proper care, a well-built hardwood floor can last a lifetime, even generations. But over time, the wood inevitably starts showing signs of wear and age. Scratches accumulate, uneven coloring may occur (especially in areas where the floors are exposed[...]

Protecting Hardwood Floors from the Fireplace

As fall and winter bring cooler temperatures to Tulsa, we’ll soon be ready to start using our fireplaces again. If you have hardwood floors in the room with your fireplace, there’s always the chance of a stray ember or spark[...]