There are multiple great alternatives to hardwood floors. The most popular options are vinyl plank flooring and engineered hardwood flooring. These two alternatives will save you money and can frequently be better choices than hardwood. However, both luxury vinyl and engineered hardwood have pros and cons. Luxury Vinyl Plank Flooring Luxury Vinyl Plank Flooring is an excellent option for many reasons. LVP flooring is waterproof. They are the most waterproof flooring you can buy. A…

If you’re about to start a project on your hardwood floors and are wondering how they were previously finished, this article is for you. There are two very common ways hardwood floors are finished. Figuring out how your hardwood floors have been finished is vital before you do any work on the floors themselves. The floor’s finishing will significantly impact how you approach your project. Here are the three most common types of hardwood floor finishes. Polyurethane Polyurethane is…

Hardwood floors are beautiful additions to any home or business. However, they also can add durable and sturdy benefits as floors in high-traffic areas. Traditionally, the winter months are the most demanding on hardwood floors. So let’s talk about how to best care for your hardwoods during the winter months and things to consider. Water Snow falls in many areas of the country where hardwood floors are popular. So, just because you live in an area that gets snow doesn’t mean you…

Does your home have old carpet, or do you have a gutted fixer-upper needing an affordable floor fix? Flooring takes a large part of the renovation budget for any home or business, costing upwards of $6 to $18 per square foot, including labor costs generally. Hardwood floors are a staple luxury that many consumers crave. With their high durability and style, hardwood floors are typically one of the first things that should be upgraded in a home. Here are the three most affordable ways to…

Squeaky hardwood floors can be a real nuisance! We have all been in houses that have had them, but what do you do when your home has squeaky floors? Why are my floors squeaking? Can anything be done at all? Can they be fixed, or do I have to replace them all? We will answer all these questions and more! Why Do Floors Squeak? Hardwood floors can be squeaky for several reasons. However, all hardwood floor squeaks have one thing in common: Movement. Hardwood floors are not designed to…