Care & Maintenance
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Caring For Your New Floors When You Have a Dog
January 22 | 3 min read | BuildDirect
Choosing the right flooring will ultimately depend on personal preference of what you think is more visually appealing, but you should also consider your dog’s needs too. Some dogs will struggle to walk on more slippery laminate flooring or... read more4 min read
Caring for Composite Decking in Winter
October 30 | 4 min read | BuildDirect
Outdoor spaces have a way of making any home feel larger while providing an inviting area for family and friends to gather. When you live in climates that experience extreme heat or extremely cold temperatures, finding the ideal decking... read more4 min read
Why Do You Need Distressed Hardwood Flooring?
March 26 | 4 min read | admin
It can be tough to wade through the mountain of choices you have when it comes to distressed hardwood flooring for your new home or renovation. You can achieve almost any look with wood floors, which are timeless, durable, and... read more3 min read
How to Maintain Your Hardwood Flooring
March 03 | 3 min read | David Montagliani
Hardwood floors are an investment that, when properly cared for, can endure for generations. It’s not uncommon to see intricate, prewar parquet or turn-of-the-century unfinished hardwood in preserved and historic homes. These 100-plus-year-old examples are exceptional, yes, but they’re... read more4 min read
Five Tips for Protecting Your Floors This Holiday Season
December 19 | 4 min read | admin
Whether you’re welcoming family for a holiday dinner or you’re inviting friends over for a big party to ring in the new year, you’ll want to make sure your home is ready for company. You’ve already cleaned up the... read more4 min read
How to Prevent Your Hardwood Floors From Fading
September 02 | 4 min read | admin
Do you want to keep your floors looking perfect for years to come? Damaging ultraviolet (UV) rays from sunlight cause around 40 percent of fading inside your home. Visible light and infrared light from the sun can also do... read more4 min read
3 Annoying Floor Sounds and What They Mean
April 18 | 4 min read | admin
If you have hardwood, engineered wooden flooring, or wood laminate floors in your home, you might notice some unusual sounds coming from them. Discover the three most common annoying floor sounds you might hear in your home and what... read more5 min read
January 07 | 5 min read | BuildDirect
Hardwood floor gaps can be complicated. They’re caused by a variety of things, and learning how to fix hardwood gaps might not actually solve the real problem with your floor! But don’t worry: You can learn all about hardwood... read more3 min read
Denim Insulation: The Good And The Bad
October 09 | 3 min read | BuildDirect
Post industrial and post consumer denim and cotton are recycled into insulation. Is it the best choice for you? Here are some thoughts to consider. *** Insulation in any form is an eco-friendly option. When installed correctly, it cuts... read more3 min read
6 Ways To Know It’s Time For a New Deck
April 27 | 3 min read | BuildDirect
Your deck is an important part of your home as a whole, creating continuity between outdoors and in. Here’s how to check its health, and decide on replacement. *** Even if your deck has been waterproofed and built... read more< 1
How To Restore Your Hardwood Floor: An Infographic
March 11 | < 1 | admin
Hardwood flooring is an undeniable asset to a property. Here’s an infographic to serve as a guide to restoring hardwood floors. *** There was a time when hardwood flooring took a backseat to wall-to-wall carpeting. So that being the... read more3 min read
How To Winterize Your Deck In 6 Steps
November 23 | 3 min read | BuildDirect
Winter brings on some rough weather conditions. Before you decide to use that as an excuse to put off repairs until next season, consider how small problems now can become much bigger after months of drastic temperatures, freezing conditions,... read more