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Building your dream home or updating your current house to make it more functional and beautiful requires choosing appropriate materials for your design. There’s more to picking out the right materials than just honing in on your look though. After all, every homeowner wants to create a healthy space for . . . Read more
Laminate is one of the strongest, most durable flooring options for any space in your home. From the kitchen to the living room, den or powder room, laminate can stand up to day-to-day wear and tear with ease. Laminate even gets used in commercial spaces for that reason. Over time . . . Read more
Hardwood flooring has long been a go-to choice for residential and commercial spaces where good looks and long-term durability need to go hand-in-hand. With so many different hardwood flooring options on the market today though, it can be hard to know what to look at first. Even knowing what questions . . . Read more
Plank flooring is a popular choice in homes because it is easy to care for and provides a sophisticated look. It’s easy to soften up the look of plank flooring by laying down a plush carpet in high-traffic areas of the home. Whether you’re laying plank flooring for the first . . . Read more
Installing a new floor can be a big do-it-yourself task. Even if you’re DIY-minded, updating your kitchen, family room or a bathroom can be a large project to embark on. Even a small powder room, entry area or mudroom can be a lot of work if you’re going to be . . . Read more
Your bathroom floor takes a ton of abuse. That’s true whether you’re dealing with a powder room mostly used by guests or a master bathroom suite that you’re in and out of all day long. That’s why you need durable flooring installed in every bathroom. When it comes to a . . . Read more
Hickory flooring is durable and designed to last, making it a go-to choice for many residential building and design projects. A timeless pick for interior spaces, long-lasting hardwood also provides a look that can be traditional, transitional or more contemporary without feeling dated in the next few years. You’ll rarely . . . Read more
Vinyl has long been a go-to material for flooring in high-traffic spaces like residential entry areas, kitchens, hallways and living rooms. It’s also routinely used in commercial spaces where long-term durability is of the utmost importance. Luxury vinyl flooring ups the ante when it comes to both durability and style . . . Read more
In construction, grade is the term for ground level. Even when the sun is shining and rain is scarce, below-grade flooring can leach moisture from the ground in the form of vapor. Basements are notoriously damp, and during heavy rains, they can become downright wet or even flooded. The primary . . . Read more
The look of hardwood floors is unbeatable, and it works in traditional, transitional and contemporary homes. For most people, choosing between light wood and dark wood is difficult enough. Add in confusing elements like wood density and your head can start spinning when it’s time to build or renovate a . . . Read more