Whether you are a first-time homebuyer or a seasoned DIY-er looking for a challenge, tackling a fixer-upper has a certain appeal. Maybe you’ve spent too many COVID-19 restricted hours binging on HGTV and the DIY network or are looking for a way to buy a larger home with a smaller price tag. Whatever the reason, … Read more
There’s no denying that 2020 changed the way we live our lives. Many people found themselves spending significantly more time at home, often crowded into spaces that felt a lot smaller when populated by significant others, children, and pets! The forced move to remote work and schooling left many families scrambling to upgrade to larger … Read more
The heat is on and it’s time for cool DIY kitchen remodeling projects that won’t break the bank – or your back. Whether it’s adding pops of color, enhancing your backsplash, painting cabinets for a brand new look, or updating your floors to water-resistant SPC flooring, we’ve got ideas to seriously upgrade your kitchen’s look … Read more
If you recently installed a new hardwood floor, then you were likely encouraged to buy more square footage than the size of your room. With the job complete, you probably have a few spare planks – or more – lying around. As the dust settles on your new floors, you might be wondering what to … Read more
Trying to pick the perfect hardwood flooring? Even if you’ve decided on the easy-care, long-lasting life, and eco-friendliness of bamboo hardwood flooring, you still need to pick a color and surface style. When bamboo flooring first arrived on the scene in the US in the 1990’s, the only color the flooring was being sold in … Read more
Along with “sustainable,” “organic,” and “eco-friendly,” “natural” is a trending buzzword when it comes to everyday products. From skincare products and cosmetics to medicine, fabrics, and building materials, consumers are making more and more purchases that have a low environmental impact. But why the sudden interest in these clean, organic materials? They’re growing especially popular … Read more
Just because it’s winter doesn’t mean you can’t indulge in a little home improvement. Depending on how comfortable you are with tools – and your skill level – there are many simple DIY home improvement projects you can take on to upgrade the look of your house. Face it: Once the holiday decorations are safely … Read more
It’s that time of year when pumpkin spice is everywhere you look. That means it’s not just time to enjoy your favorite flavored latte or an Oktoberfest beer: it’s also time to start thinking about hardwood floors. You might be asking, “Can’t I just curl up in my favorite sweater and enjoy my beverage?” Sure … Read more
Home. Spending much time there lately? Don’t let being home stress you out. Home should be a place of refuge. Your own private sanctuary. Transform any house into a stress-less sanctuary without stressing the planet by using these eco-friendly tips. Lighting LEDs, CFLs, white lights, blue lights, light before bedtime. It’s enough to stress anyone … Read more
Picking an installation pattern for your new flooring can be a hard decision. There’s a lot to consider: the wood finish, grain pattern, color, and, of course, the install design too. We realize that it can all feel a bit overwhelming. Don’t worry! This guide will help you select the pattern that is best for … Read more