BuildDirect Blog: Life at Home https://www.builddirect.com/blog Transforming your spaces with good design ideas, and the best materials Fri, 22 Apr 2022 16:10:23 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=5.8.2 This Earth Day, Explore Sustainable Floors to Perfect Your Home https://www.builddirect.com/blog/sustainable-floors-that-you-need-for-earth-day/ https://www.builddirect.com/blog/sustainable-floors-that-you-need-for-earth-day/#respond Fri, 22 Apr 2022 00:18:22 +0000 https://www.builddirect.com/blog/?p=59064 Sustainable is the big, important word in the year 2022. With Earth Day here, now is the time to start thinking about how the materials you choose and use in your home will impact the planet. Even if you know you’re going to be keeping your flooring for many years, there are some flooring materials […]

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]]> https://www.builddirect.com/blog/sustainable-floors-that-you-need-for-earth-day/feed/ 0 Find Your Style: 4 Iconic Looks and How to Make Them Your Own https://www.builddirect.com/blog/find-your-style-4-iconic-looks-and-how-to-make-them-your-own/ https://www.builddirect.com/blog/find-your-style-4-iconic-looks-and-how-to-make-them-your-own/#respond Fri, 18 Mar 2022 20:26:22 +0000 https://www.builddirect.com/blog/?p=64545 Building your dream room is easier with a little push in the right direction If you’re a design lover, deciding on a style for your space can be difficult. After all, those of us that can appreciate elegant design in all of its forms can be attracted to tons of different looks. Making your home […]

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]]> https://www.builddirect.com/blog/find-your-style-4-iconic-looks-and-how-to-make-them-your-own/feed/ 0 BuildDirect Interviews: Camille Swanson https://www.builddirect.com/blog/builddirect-interviews-camille-swanson/ https://www.builddirect.com/blog/builddirect-interviews-camille-swanson/#respond Tue, 08 Mar 2022 23:53:20 +0000 https://www.builddirect.com/blog/?p=64522 We sat down with one of Arizona’s most exciting Realtors for International Women’s Day camilleswanson.com Camille was originally born in Kingston, Jamaica, and emigrated to New York, US at 11 months old. She graduated from the College of Williams & Mary with a Bachelors of Business Administration in ‘98. After a brief stint as a […]

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]]> https://www.builddirect.com/blog/builddirect-interviews-camille-swanson/feed/ 0 Retro Pattern Vinyl Flooring Can Create a Stunning Blast From the Past Look https://www.builddirect.com/blog/retro-pattern-vinyl-flooring/ https://www.builddirect.com/blog/retro-pattern-vinyl-flooring/#respond Mon, 24 Jan 2022 22:59:39 +0000 https://www.builddirect.com/blog/?p=64326 Many people underestimate the visual impact that a floor can have in a room, especially since retro-patterned floors are making a comeback. From art-deco to Mediterranean motifs, you can elevate numerous design aesthetics with retro floors. However, retro floors can be expensive, particularly when using traditional materials, including hand-painted porcelain tile and carefully crafted mosaics. […]

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]]> https://www.builddirect.com/blog/texas-flooring/feed/ 0 What Are the Best Carpet Tiles for a Basement? https://www.builddirect.com/blog/carpet-tiles-for-basement/ https://www.builddirect.com/blog/carpet-tiles-for-basement/#respond Mon, 03 Jan 2022 22:20:04 +0000 https://www.builddirect.com/blog/?p=64305 Are you looking for the perfect flooring option for your basement? Basement floors require a bit more consideration than other areas of the home. There are several different flooring options to consider, but carpet tiles are one of the best. Let’s look at different basement flooring types and why carpet tiles should be at the […]

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]]> https://www.builddirect.com/blog/carpet-tiles-for-basement/feed/ 0 Can Laminate And Vinyl Flooring Planks Be Stored In A Garage? https://www.builddirect.com/blog/can-you-store-vinyl-flooring-in-garage/ https://www.builddirect.com/blog/can-you-store-vinyl-flooring-in-garage/#respond Mon, 27 Dec 2021 23:35:08 +0000 https://www.builddirect.com/blog/?p=64281 When you’re getting new floors installed in your home, you may be able to purchase the necessary materials beforehand to save on cost. If you do, you’ll likely need a place to store them before the installation takes place. As you might imagine, one of the first places that comes to mind for safe storage […]

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]]> https://www.builddirect.com/blog/can-you-store-vinyl-flooring-in-garage/feed/ 0 Is Updating Carpet Floors To Hardwood Expensive? https://www.builddirect.com/blog/is-it-cheaper-to-install-carpet-or-hardwood-floors/ https://www.builddirect.com/blog/is-it-cheaper-to-install-carpet-or-hardwood-floors/#respond Mon, 20 Dec 2021 23:40:05 +0000 https://www.builddirect.com/blog/?p=64289 Are you thinking about updating your carpet floors to something a little more modern or aesthetically pleasing? Hardwood floors are known for their luxurious and eye-catching appeal, but that level of sophistication doesn’t always come cheap. If you’re considering making the switch from carpet to hardwood, then you’re probably wondering how much it’ll cost you. […]

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]]> https://www.builddirect.com/blog/is-it-cheaper-to-install-carpet-or-hardwood-floors/feed/ 0 Does Vinyl Flooring Need To Acclimate Before Installation? https://www.builddirect.com/blog/do-you-need-to-acclimate-vinyl-flooring/ https://www.builddirect.com/blog/do-you-need-to-acclimate-vinyl-flooring/#respond Mon, 13 Dec 2021 23:19:30 +0000 https://www.builddirect.com/blog/?p=64268 When you go to a city in a different time zone or with a completely different climate than what you’re used to, you may need a few days to adjust. Floors can be the same way. This adjustment process is called acclimation. If you’re planning to install new vinyl flooring in your home, you should […]

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]]> https://www.builddirect.com/blog/do-you-need-to-acclimate-vinyl-flooring/feed/ 0 Can You Put A Refrigerator Or Heavy Furniture On Vinyl Plank Flooring? https://www.builddirect.com/blog/can-you-put-a-refrigerator-on-vinyl-plank-flooring/ https://www.builddirect.com/blog/can-you-put-a-refrigerator-on-vinyl-plank-flooring/#respond Mon, 06 Dec 2021 23:22:17 +0000 https://www.builddirect.com/blog/?p=64260 When choosing the best flooring option for your home, it’s important to remember that not all flooring types are suitable for every room. For instance, when installing floors in your bathroom, you must ensure that the flooring type is water-resistant, and the floor in your garage will need to withstand the weight of a vehicle. […]

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