Oak—The King of Hardwoods. Oak is the most popular choice for hardwood floors and with good reasons!  Starting around $2 per square foot, It is also affordable. This is thanks to Its wide availability. With proper upkeep, it can last at least 25 years. Many oak floors have lasted longer than a century! An...Read More

A Solid Investment Have you ever wondered if finished hardwood flooring adds value to your home or is worth the investment? Are you thinking of selling your property and want to increase its value? Many homeowners ask themselves these and other related questions regarding hardwood flooring, and the short answer is yes! According to realtor.com...Read More

There are few things as beautiful as sunlight streaming through a window onto hardwood floors. Unfortunately, over time, this same sunlight can also damage your lovely hardwood. Wood is a photosensitive material. Depending on which wood your floors are made of, sunlight can cause them to darken or fade. You may not notice the effects...Read More

It seems that everything is being affected by COVID-19, even your flooring. Have no fear, we are still here to serve your family’s flooring needs. We would also like to address a common question that customers have about their floors. Whether it’s COVID-19, the seasonal flu, or the common cold, it’s important to protect you...Read More

Throughout the year, the level of humidity in your home will change. This affects everything from your skin, and hair, to your hardwood flooring. That’s because even though hardwood floor manufacturers have developed ways of minimizing the effect that humidity has on the flooring, it is still made of wood. Wood, like most natural materials,...Read More

If you’re considering replacing your carpets with hardwood floors or would like to revitalize your current hardwood floors with sanding and refinishing, you are probably wondering how to prepare for an installation or refinishing project. We have the answers to some of your most common questions about the process. One of the first decisions you...Read More

The holidays are over, but they may have left their mark on your hardwood flooring. Today we will look at the salt, sand, and water that we track into our homes during the winter months, and how you can keep your floors looking their best. The culprits: salt, sand, and water It’s important to keep...Read More

One of the most important things to consider when choosing which type of wood flooring is best for your home is the durability of the wood. This is especially true when you have pets and children. While the hardness of the wood isn’t the only factor in your floor’s durability, it is definitely part of...Read More

“Your new wood floors are beautiful!” your neighbor gushed. “How are you going to keep them that way?” “What do you mean?” “You entertain more than anyone I know. And the holidays are just around the corner.” The expression on your face must have betrayed the panic you felt at that moment because she quickly...Read More

The winter months are known for pushing our way of life to its limits. Our cars stall, our pipes freeze, our roads crack, even our skin gets dry. These same limits are put to the test when it comes to our hardwood floors. Just like our cars, pipes, roads, and skin require maintenance to ensure...Read More