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What are the Biggest Benefits of Hardwood Floors?

Not too long ago, it wasn’t uncommon to see wall-to-wall carpeting installed in every home you visited. Carpet had a good run dominating the flooring industry, with homeowners gleefully tacking it down to the detriment of the beautiful hardwood underneath. While carpet is still a popular option with its own unique advantages, millions of homeowners are starting to appreciate the beauty and simplicity of hardwood once more. With homeowners peeling up carpet and refinishing their floors, you may be considering whether hardwood is the best option for your Twin Cities home.

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Five Unexpected Tile Flooring Looks

When choosing a flooring solution for your home, the hardest part is having so many great options in front of you. Hardwood offers a simple, timeless, and classic flooring option that looks great with almost any style of architecture or home interior design. Carpet, on the other hand, can feel incredibly comfortable and decadent. But if you’re looking for an easily maintained, modern, attractive flooring solution, tile is an excellent option.

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Top Design Decisions to Make When Installing Hardwood Floors

Hardwood floors are one of the most versatile and enduring flooring options for homes. They look just as fantastic in a modern home as they do in a hundred-year-old Craftsman bungalow. When you install hardwood in your home, you can be certain it will last for many years or even generations. That’s why it’s important to choose a design for your hardwood flooring installation that you’ll be happy with decades from now.

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Here’s What You Need to Know About Dust-Free Sanding

Hardwood floors are popular for a reason. They look polished and elegant, and they match the style of a wide range of home designs. Whether you live in an older home or a sleek contemporary home, hardwood looks great with just about any furniture or architecture.

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4 Ways Luxury Vinyl Flooring May Surprise You

If you’re thinking of replacing the floors in your home, there are more great options available today than ever before. The type of floor you’re looking for will depend on a few different factors including your home’s architectural style, the traffic in your home, and your home’s interior design. One of the best flooring options on the market is also one of the most commonly overlooked.

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Why You Should Consider Laminate Flooring

When you think of hardwood flooring options for your home, you might think your options are limited to types of wood and stain color. Hardwood, known for its timeless and elegant appearance, has remained popular for centuries. But have you ever considered installing laminate flooring in your home? For homeowners considering hardwood flooring options, laminate flooring is a high-performance alternative that will look great many years from now.

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Fantastic 2019 Pantone Color Ideas for Your Carpet

Choosing new carpet for your home can be an exciting way to completely change the look of your home’s interior. There’s nothing quite like bold new flooring to create an inviting upgrade in a modern home. But deciding which color to install in your home can be a tough decision. That’s why many homeowners and interior design experts are turning to the color design professionals at Pantone for advice when choosing new design elements for their interior.

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What are the Most Common Types of Hardwood Damage?

Hardwood flooring has long been a classic staple in modern homes for its elegance and versatility. Available in a wide range of colors, stains, and woods from mahogany to maple, walnut, and even bamboo, it looks as beautiful in a contemporary home as it does in a Victorian parquet floor. If you’ve got hardwood in your home, congratulations. Maintaining your hardwood is simple, and it doesn’t take much to get it looking great again if damage does occur.

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Debunking the Biggest Hardwood Floor Myths

Hardwood flooring is one of the most beautiful and enduring flooring options for homeowners today. Hardwood floors have been popular nearly four hundred years since they first came into vogue during the Baroque period. Since the beginning of hardwood floors, they’ve embodied style, elegance, refinement, and craftsmanship.

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Maintaining Your Luxury Vinyl Floors

If you’re considering getting luxury vinyl floors installed in your home, it’s a fantastic choice. Vinyl is a popular flooring choice for many reasons. It’s available in a wide range of styles from a stone appearance to the look of marble. It’s also incredibly durable if you do your part to maintain it.

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