Home & Hearth

DIY Before or After Installing New Flooring

Remodeling projects are always a lot of work, but the results are well worth the effort. Refurbishing ceilings, walls, cabinets, and flooring in the proper order will minimize the risk of damage, reduce stress, and produce superior results. Here, we’ll look into the different installation options, with a focus on minimizing the risk of damage…

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Should I stay or Should I Go?

A home remodeling project can be exciting to plan, but stressful to complete. Of the many decisions you’re faced with during this process, one of the most significant is whether or not you wish to stay home during the remodel. The first consideration is the extent of work being done. As a general rule, if…

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How to Improve Your Mood with Flooring Colors

Psychologists tell us that color accounts for 60 percent of our emotional response to a room. When selecting flooring for your home or office, your color choices will impact the energy level, mood, and productivity of everyone in the space. Green is a great flooring color choice for people who sit in front of a…

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3 Signs Your Carpet Needs Replacing

The right flooring can make a dramatic difference in the look and feel of your home. While proper maintenance can significantly increase the life of your carpeting, it’s just a matter of time before it must be replaced. Here are three signs that your carpet has reached the end of its life: Wear and Tear…

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Runner, Runner: Spice Up Your Stairs

In the grand scheme of things, stairs can be pretty boring. You walk up them. You walk down them. In fact, the only time you might even consider this medium of transport is around Christmas when decorations hang from the banister. Stairs, however, are the secret to sprucing up your home décor year round. For…

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Keep Calm and Remodel On

So you’ve decided to remodel your home. Should you stay or should you go? Some people choose to flee before the inevitable chaos commences. Choosing to stay in a hotel or a temporary apartment for the allotted time seems worth the extra cost. It may allow for the project to be finished sooner, and you…

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The Best Kid Friendly Floors for Your Family

There is no such thing as a childproof floor. From the first steps of teetering toddlers to the countless crashes of toy block towers, kids will test the very ground they walk on. Luckily, parents have plenty of flooring options to the fit the needs of their growing families. If you want comfort… The forgiving…

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How Do I Remove Red Wine Stains from Carpet?

How Do I Remove Red Wine Stains from Carpet?

Your dinner party was a success… except for the red wine stain that now stares at you from the carpet!   Accidents are bound to happen, and advice is plentiful… but do any of the suggestions ACTUALLY work?  There are great debates over the subject.  So we’ve searched far and wide and found the most-recommended…

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