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A three season porch is not heated and cooled the way the rest of the house is, which changes what hardwood flooring actually has to withstand. Here is what to think through before choosing a floor for that space.
Air conditioning does more for hardwood floors than most homeowners realize, since it controls humidity as much as temperature. Here is what actually happens to wood flooring when the AC goes down during a humid Illinois summer.
Most conversations about laminate and indoor air quality stop at formaldehyde limits, but there is more happening in the first few weeks after installation. Here is what actually affects the air in your home during that window.
The holidays may still feel a few months away, but when it comes to updating your flooring, now is the perfect time to begin planning.
A sump pump failure during a heavy storm can put water under a basement laminate floor before anyone notices standing water on the surface. Here is what actually happens underneath and what determines whether the floor can be saved.
HDF and MDF are the two core materials most laminate flooring is built on, and the difference between them affects durability, moisture resistance, and how the floor feels underfoot. Here is what each one actually means for your home.
A visible metal or wood strip is the standard way to transition laminate into tile, but a flush transition without one is possible in the right conditions. Here is what actually has to line up for it to work.
Removing old vinyl flooring before a hardwood installation is not always required, but it depends on the vinyl's condition and how flat the surface underneath actually is. Here is what determines whether a full tear out is necessary.
Summer can be the perfect time to take a fresh look at your home. Whether your regular projects have slowed down a little, you are enjoying a staycation instead of traveling, or you are already thinking ahead to fall entertaining, the Freedom...
Picking a hardwood species can feel overwhelming with so many options on display, but it gets much simpler once you start with how the room is actually used. Here is a straightforward way to narrow it down.
