Home & Hearth

Warming Up Your Family’s Floors

Image UCC Home Flooring types such as wood, tile, or luxury vinyl offer many benefits.  They’re easy to clean, easy to maintain, and visually stunning with natural grains and textures.  As temperatures begin to drop, these popular and beautiful flooring selections can begin to feel chilly and less inviting. It’s getting colder.  As you bump…

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Cleaning Up Pumpkin Poo

It’s a time-honored tradition, being passed down from generation to generation, full of familial history, none other than pumpkin carving!  some of us are great at it, some of us should probably pass the carving knife to someone else, but that doesn’t mean we can’t try. That bright orange gourd will start to become a…

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Fun Ways to Decorate Your Doorway This Season

A first impression can be the biggest impression, and what is the first thing people see when coming into your home?  The doorway!  This piece of the house is more than just a rectangular frame that you use to enter and exit, it is the official welcoming of your home.  It can often seem confusing…

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Top Floors for Busy Kitchens

2018 seems to have flown by at top speed. In a few short weeks we will all be celebrating our favorite fall holidays. With those holidays come extra hours in the kitchen making goodies and memories. Will your floors handle another busy holiday season? Kitchens and dining rooms are two of the highest traffic areas…

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Muddy Floors During Hurricane Season

Hurricane Season is here with a vengeance in Eastern North Carolina. Florence has recently reminded Carolinians of the effects of over-saturation from days and days of rain. Our thoughts are with many who have experienced damaging flood waters invading their properties. But homes that escaped flooding are still impacted by the effects of over-saturation following…

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GETTING YOUR FLOORS COMPANY-READY

The tell-tale signs of fall begin to show in the Crystal Coast. Trees shed their leaves, the lawn mower is retired for the season, the bathing suits are folded and tucked away.  It’s time for sweaters, pumpkin spice lattes, and fresh apple pies resting by the oven. Family will be coming soon for holidays and…

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GREAT FLOORING CHOICES FOR YOUR MODERN HOME

Does your home reflect your personality?  Most of us like to showcase our own style and personality through artwork, decorations, even wall color, but can you show style in flooring?  Of course!  Flooring options have never been better and you can always find a way to make your floors match your personality.  What kind of…

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LEAVE THE LABOR TO US

Here comes the capstone of summer; Labor Day! A day filled with fun, festivities, and a celebration of the American laborer.  Carolinian’s are not afraid of rolling up their sleeves and getting the job done, but Labor Day is a time to relax.  So when it comes to repairing and replacing your floors, keep your…

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BOLD DESIGN CHOICES IN FLOORING

Are you the life of the party?  If you love vibrant colors and know how to make a statement when entering a room, Eastman’s Carpet and Flooring can help you convey that bold style in your home flooring choices. Bold design choices suit those who move with confidence and follow their own path.  For the…

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Home Decor Fails

A home should be your own sanctuary, and your design choices can make or break it. Here are some samples that don’t measure up! Don’t fall into these design fails. Image: imgur Have you heard of the new trend, island fridge? Neither have we!  Encasing appliances in their own cubicles could get crowded. Image: Reddit…

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