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Do Hardwood Floors Improve Air Quality in the Home?

We spend a lot of time on this blog touting the advantages of hardwood flooring. It’s a given that hardwood floors add elegance and warmth to the home. We know they are timeless and last for generations, and that they[...]

4 Things to Consider When Selecting Your Wood Floors

So you’ve decided to install new wood floors in one or more rooms of your home. That’s a big decision, but it’s only the first step. You now face a whole array of choices as to what kind of wood[...]

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.[...]

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[...]

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[...]