Painted wood floors can be seen as a controversial subject among interior designers. Practically speaking, it can be a cost-effective way to give an old and damaged floor a new life. On the other hand, some people strongly oppose this idea because of its potential to take away from the intrinsic beauty of wood. If...Read More

Shop Locally For Your Hardwood Flooring Wood flooring can make any space take on a whole new luster of coziness, warmth, and elegant comfort. However, it can also cause problems if you don’t buy and install it with robust quality and craftsmanship in mind. This is one of the main reasons why you should be...Read More

Hardwood Flooring Options in Minnesota for Homes with a Mid-Century Modern Design Aesthetic  It is hard to deny the charm of wooden floors in Minnesota, but if you are attempting to recreate the Mid Century modern look within your home, think about your floors. Most mid-century homes were designed with hardwood flooring in mind. Over...Read More

Red, green, white, or striped – candles are the perfect touch to make your Minnesota holiday décor extra festive. They look beautiful on your mantel, table, or placed around your home. But, when hot candle wax drips onto your hardwood flooring, it can be a real pain to remove without damaging the finish or the...Read More

When installing hardwood flooring in your Minnesota home, you may think of them as something that will look the same forever. After all, professionally installed hardwood floors are the most durable and long-lasting floor covering, with many older homes having the same wood floors as they did a century ago. However, hardwood floors are made...Read More

Humidity Can Affect Your Wood Floors Humidity affects hardwood floors. During Minnestoa’s warm and humid summers, hardwood floors absorb moisture from the air, expanding and swelling as the water density in the wood increases. Some other issues can happen if humidity is too low during Minnesota’s dry winters. The expansion of hardwood flooring boards creates...Read More

When Is It Time to Replace Hardwood Flooring? If your hardwood floors are starting to look a little rough in your Minnesota home, you might question whether refinishing hardwood floors or replacing hardwood floors is the right solution. In many situations, refinishing hardwood floors is necessary to instantly update your home and improve its aesthetic. ...Read More

Hardwood vs. Carpet: Which is easier to maintain in Minnesota? It is hard to make home decor decisions, especially if you are a new homeowner. Flooring is one of the most significant decisions a homeowner can make. Many decisions should be based on personal preferences, but some practical factors should be considered. For example, whether...Read More

Pet owners are often wary about installing hardwood flooring in Minnesota because they fear their pets’ nails will harm the new floors. Although there is always a risk of scratching hardwood flooring, there are also plenty of things pet owners can do to protect their timeless floors from their beloved pets. How Do Pets Damage...Read More

Hardwood Or Laminate Which is the Best? Choosing a new flooring type can be intimidating for a variety of reasons. Not only are you worried about how it will look once installed, but there are many different flooring materials to choose from and your budget to keep in mind.  It is easy to get overwhelmed...Read More