Coastal Living

Protecting Your Crystal Coastal Home’s Flooring from the Beach

  Living by the Crystal Coast offers many benefits, from breathtaking views to easy access to the beach. However, coastal living also comes with its own set of challenges, especially when it comes to protecting your home’s flooring from the elements. Sand, saltwater, and humidity can all take a toll on your floors if not…

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Create Your Coastal Granddaughter Retreat: Decorating Tips for a Seaside Theme

  If you’re captivated by the coastal granddaughter aesthetic, why not infuse your home with the same timeless charm? At Eastman’s Carpets & Flooring, our area rug selection exudes coastal elegance, helping you curate the perfect coastal granddaughter retreat right in your own living space. Follow these tips to channel the essence of East Coast…

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Protecting Floors in Summer

  Summer tips to protect floors and keep them looking good Wet feet, sandy flip-flops, extra guests, sun, and humidity. All these can take a toll on your home’s flooring during the summer. But, with a bit of vigilance and care, you can protect your floors without sacrificing summer fun! At Eastman’s Carpets & Flooring,…

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Finding the Perfect Flooring for Your Coastal Vacation Home

Spring is in full swing on the Crystal Coast, bringing lots of sun, sand, and surf along with it. As folks are making the final touches on their vacation home renovations, some are still trying to determine which flooring is the best fit for their home away from home. You’re bound for adventure this summer,…

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Save Your Floors This Holiday Season

With Halloween in the rearview, it’s time to start getting ready for the holiday season! You know what that means: sneaking off to buy early Christmas gifts, pulling your stretchy pants out of the closet for your holiday feasts and of course, preparing to visit with friends and family. If you’re hosting this year’s gathering,…

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3 Ways Engineered Hardwood Flooring Can Increase Your Home’s Value

  If you’re thinking about putting your house on the market, you’re probably also considering taking on a few home improvement projects. After all, a few small investments can bump up your asking price. With that in mind, you know that it’s important to capitalize on projects that can increase your ROI. Flooring is something…

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Worry Less with Stain Resistant Carpet

When thinking about carpet as a flooring option, typically the next thought is the cleaning and upkeep of this choice. Carpets have earned a reputation as comfortable yet can be extra work to keep clean and tidy. We have great news for you, thanks to recent advancements there is now stain-resistant carpet. Read on to…

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Luxury Vinyl 101: What You Need to Know About Vinyl Flooring On The Crystal Coast

Let’s talk luxury vinyl. As one of the most affordable, high performance, and low maintenance flooring options available to the consumer, luxury vinyl has made a name for itself in the flooring market in the past few years. As an alternative to hardwood floors and tile, luxury vinyl plank (or LVP) is a more cost-conscious…

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The Worst Options for Flooring in Wet Areas

Areas of your home that are moist can be tough on flooring.  When moisture, tracked in water, or spills are likely during normal use of the space, there are some types of flooring you definitely want to avoid.  Generally speaking, natural materials will break down in moisture sooner than synthetic (man-made) materials, but there are…

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Matching Your Floor with Your Décor – Coastal Style

Floors contribute so much to the character of a room that it can make choosing floor coverings a challenge. New floors must meet the need of the people (or pets) walking on them, as well as be aesthetically pleasing and complement a room’s furnishings and décor. Here are some tips for how to find the…

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