Monthly Archives: July 2010

Advice on Granite Tile Counter Tops – Reader Question

Reader Question: I am thinking of replacing my old counter tops with a granite tile, which I know would be cheaper than solid granite. What installation advice do you have? Answer: Thank you for your question! You are right that granite tiles can save you money versus a solid slab of granite. Things to keep [...]

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Steam Cleaning Your Carpet

Now that you’re ready to clean your carpets, you have to ask yourself two questions. 1. Do you steam clean or dry clean? 2. Do you have the cleaning done professionally or do it yourself? Steam cleaning, when it’s done well is probably the best process—and the one most often recommended by carpet manufacturers. Being [...]

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Making the Right Design Choice – Part 2

Are you ready to make the final flooring and design decisions for your home? If you’re feeling overwhelmed, you’re not alone. Studies show that making decisions among many options is hard for most people, and the more choices, the harder the process. Here are a couple of suggestions to make your final decisions less stressful [...]

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Join Us for Our Tent Sale!

It’s that time of year again! It’s our 23rd annual tent sale. Now through July 26, 2010 you can enjoy savings on all types of name brand flooring. Don’t miss out! (click on the image for a larger view)

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Making the Right Design Choice – Part 1

A flooring showroom can be exciting, but also a little intimidating when making your design choices. How about considering a couple of tactics to make your decision process easier and less stressful? One simple step you can take is to narrow down your options before even walking into the store. Have you decided what kind [...]

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First Impressions: Creating a Wow Entryway

People talk about the importance of first impressions with how we look, but the same is true for our homes. It takes two seconds for people to form an opinion of someone they’ve just met, so it’s logical that visitors form opinions of our house before they even get through our front door. Take the [...]

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Hardwood Maintenance Video

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Wool Carpet Maintenance Tips

You stepped out and bought the most luxurious (and expensive) carpet you could find for your home. Now you’re concerned with how to best care for and maintain this new investment. The first and best thing you can do is insure you have a good vacuum cleaner—and use it—regularly! One of the most common fears [...]

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Nylon Carpet Maintenance Tips

Several items, handled well can significantly protect your new carpet. The first is to see from your carpet manufacturer’s warranty what they require. Some insist upon regular professional steam extraction to validate their warranty. Studies show that the first 4-6 steps from outside bring as much as 80% of the soil to your floor. Proper [...]

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