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You recently installed all new carpet and its only been 6 months and it looks disgusting! You’re beginning to regret even considering getting carpet when you knew you should've went for something else, carpet is dated right? Not really. Carpet is still a great choice and a wonderful addition to your home. Just follow these simple steps and we guarantee you will always have the most fresh and clean carpet.
You have hardwood floors (or are thinking about getting hardwood floors) but are also a proud pet owner. Claws, urine, teeth, and just their general messiness can cause irreparable damage to hardwood floors if the proper precautions are not taken. Here comes the question; are hardwood floors right for your situation? It depends on many factors and we are here to explore all of the options with you as well as give you some practical tips.
The kitchen is the heart of every home. It’s the room that brings the whole family together, it sets the atmosphere of your home for your guests and everyone else. If you’re like us you want to know what makes a kitchen stand out and shine. We rounded up a few hot trends and style tips for 2016 that we would love to share with you. Below are a few tips on color choice, countertops, layouts, and flooring.
Many have dismissed carpet flooring as a viable option with the rising popularity of wood and resilient flooring. Many make the case that carpet is difficult to maintain, stains easily, and actually stores harmful particles that can cause allergies. Some of these arguments are indeed valid but some are more myth today then they are reality. Today we will make a case for carpet, showing you that taking care of your carpet is actually simple, as well as give you five reason why carpet isn’t out of style yet!
Being a first time homeowner is tough, everything is so unbelievably expensive and complicated. You want more than anything to finally settle down in your house and feel comfortable but you just can’t get it right. Relax, here are five steps you must take to make your house a home and avoid the chaos.
If you haven’t already installed stone countertops in your home, you’re most likely a bit behind the times. Very few newly built homes come without some type of natural stone material. According to recent statistics over 80% of homes in the US have a stone countertop material either in the kitchen or bathroom.
We would argue that interior home improvement projects are actually perfect for the winter months. Contractors typically have less work between November through March therefore they are willing to offer lower rates (helping you save money). If you’ve been putting off some projects for a few months right now might be a great time to consider getting them done.
The best type of flooring material for your home depends on many various factors. Some of which include: your budget, the style of your home, the durability that you desire, the room you need the flooring in, and so much more. All of these factors can help you determine what type of flooring is best in your case. Today we will show you which type of floor is perfect in various situations to help you decide what would work best in your case.
Moving into a new home is difficult. There are many things to pay attention to and tons of chaos along the way. Making sure you don’t lose anything, everything gets to the right place, nothing get’s damaged, and the list goes on and on.
In order to stay a little more organized during your move we have put together a list of 8 tips that will help you stay calm and relaxed even when things get out of hand. We limit the list to just 8 to ensure it doesn’t get overwhelming. Let’s keep this easy.
Remodeling isn’t something most homeowners do on a daily basis which is why often times crucial facts are ignored or simply forgotten. Many times a project could have went so much smoother if everyone was informed and made wise decisions regarding even the simplest details. We have compiled a list of 6 things that everyone must know before even thinking of beginning a home improvement project.
Purchasing a new home is one of the most exciting and stressful times. It’s both fun for the whole family as well as a giant headache. However once the process is done and complete you finally get to relax in your new home which is an investment that hopefully lasts for many years if not a lifetime. Before moving in however there are a few things that most professionals will recommend you at least take a look at or fix… because procrastinating and saying you’ll do it later will just mean more headaches and expensive problems in the future.
