by admin | Feb 13, 2019 | Uncategorized
It’s little wonder that hardwood floors have been used in our homes for centuries. Wood floors are natural, durable and timeless, and with proper care, they can last for generations. Unfortunately, we can also be our floors’ worst enemies, causing damage in ways we...
by admin | Jan 24, 2019 | trends, wood floors
If you keep up with design and remodeling trends in any way, you’ve probably heard about the rising popularity of hand scraped wood floors. Indeed, hand scraping is rapidly becoming one of the dominant trends in home design these days. But is it a fad, or is it here...
by admin | Dec 12, 2018 | tips
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 roads can get tracked into your home on shoes and boots—and...
by admin | Nov 14, 2018 | tips
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 to...
by admin | Nov 1, 2018 | trends
With only a couple of months left in 2018 (where does the time go?), it’s a time not only for looking back but also looking forward. Décor and home design trends may change more slowly than say, seasonal clothes fashions, but that doesn’t mean they ever stay still. As...
by admin | Oct 19, 2018 | tips
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 flying loose and damaging the floor. When...
by admin | Oct 8, 2018 | tips
It happens more often than you think, and all too easily. You decide your room needs a new look, so you decide to reposition the furniture. Or perhaps you buy a new sofa, bookcase or hutch from the furniture store and you decide to save a few bucks by moving it in...
by admin | Sep 26, 2018 | tips
Homes with a smaller square footage can feel cozy and homey, but they also can present a challenge for homeowners and decorators. Too much furniture or the wrong color schemes and patterns can easily turn a “cozy” space into a claustrophobic one. Ample lighting, light...
by admin | Aug 21, 2018 | News items
The national housing market got some good news this week that suggests a strong finish to the year. As Bloomberg reports, new home starts were up 0.9 percent nationwide in July after a modest slump, with single-family homes taking the lead over multi-family dwellings....
by admin | Jul 26, 2018 | wood floors
Your home is your castle. It’s also your investment. While most people take out a 30-year mortgage when buying a house, few of us actually stay in our homes that long. Here in Tulsa, the average homeowner will sell their house within 16.8 years. (In Broken Arrow, our...