Most people in Minnesota remove their shoes when they enter a home. This is because we know that whether it is snowing, raining, or beach weather, our shoes are guaranteed to make a mess out of the floor. Here are some great reasons why you should remove your shoes if you want your hardwood floors...Read More

Area rugs offer a beautiful, easy way to protect your hardwood floors, especially in high-traffic areas. There are also some caveats that homeowners should know to keep their floors looking as beautiful as the day they were first installed. Okay, that may be a tall order, but you can certainly keep them in tip-top shape....Read More

Many people suffer from allergies. There are a lot of reasons why someone would install hardwood flooring in their home. They are beautiful, easy to clean, and never go out of style. But there is another reason to love wood flooring. It’s much healthier—especially if you are one of the 20 million adults and 6.1...Read More

The beauty of hardwood floors is undeniable. Plus, hardwood floors have the benefits of being a better choice for people with allergies, durability, and easy maintenance. Because of this, it would be tempting to install hardwood floors throughout your home–including in your basement. Unfortunately, if your basement floor is below grade (beneath ground level), hardwood...Read More

If you’ve been thinking about upgrading to hardwood floors, you are not alone. Over the years, hardwood flooring has become increasingly popular among homeowners, easily making its way to the #1 preferences for flooring for the last two years. As technological advances increase the options and benefits of hardwood, it is safe to say that...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