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December 27, 2020

How to Choose Home Office Floors During COVID

COVID-19 has made working from home the new norm. If you have a home office thanks to the pandemic, here are the floors that offer the best protection from germs during COVID. Vinyl Flooring While vinyl flooring might sound less than charming, it h...
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November 25, 2020

Five Decades of the Best and Worst Flooring Trends

It just takes a flip through a home décor magazine or website to see how past flooring trends influence trends of the future. While some home décor trends come and go, others evolve and even devolve. As new materials are introduced, we also see the...
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November 19, 2020

Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Tile Flooring

Tile flooring comes in an endless assortment of tile types, patterns and colours. They are an excellent choice for a long list of applications. You can create a myriad of patterns by mixing and matching them or go with a more neutral look using one t...
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October 28, 2020

The Latest 2020 Carpet Trends for Savvy Homeowners

Although carpeting might not be your first choice, it is a far more affordable option than wood flooring. Many emerging carpeting trends allow you to express your own distinct sense of style. Believe it or not, there is a resurgence for carpeting tha...
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October 21, 2020

How to Choose Perfect Thickness of Vinyl Plank Flooring

Vinyl plank flooring has given laminate flooring a run for its money. It is a style of vinyl flooring that mimics hardwood, using a “plank” format. As a result, the vinyl provides a very convincing alternative to hardwood. It comes in almost as m...
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October 17, 2020

Why Pet Owners Love Tile Flooring

Pet owners face special challenges when it comes to floor care. If you are looking for a good choice for your flooring, tile floors offer hundreds of styles in hand with optimum durability ideal for pets. Here’s why pet owners love tile flooring fo...
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September 25, 2020

How to Update Your Home with The Top Flooring Trends

If you feel your home lacks pizzazz, one of the best ways to update your décor is to install new flooring. Since flooring trends are constantly changing, your home can look dated in less than a decade just because of your flooring. Since your floors...
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September 10, 2020

How to Fix Gaps in Your Hardwood Floors

Hardwood floors are beautiful but can be high maintenance. Over time, gaps can form, ruining the look of your floors. Calgary weather can wreak havoc on wood floors due to the constantly changing temperatures. Heat makes wood expand, while cold makes...
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August 20, 2020

Choosing and installing hardwood floors

While many argue that the home buying process is the most challenging part of being a homeowner, renovations take on an entirely different level of patience and determination. One of the most important ventures of making your home is the choice of fl...
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July 31, 2020

How to Make the Perfect Homemade Carpet Cleaning Solution

When you first install your home flooring, you might treat it like you would a new couch or table. You walk carefully on it, avoid wearing shoes from outside when indoors, and steer clear from liquid or food that might stain the carpet. However, mess...
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June 29, 2020

Basics in Residential Carpet Warranties

Buying and installing carpeting is a significant investment in your home.  As with most purchases of that nature, you want to make sure you know what kind of Warranty you get with your product.  Warranties for carpets are not merely straightforward...
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June 22, 2020

How Much (Faux) Wood Would it Take – Laminate or Luxury Vinyl?

Wood flooring has had a resurgence in popularity over the last several decades.  It creates stunning rooms and adds value to any home.  However, with the advances in technology, there are other options available that give a similar look to hardwood...
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