“Everything happens in the kitchen. Life happens in the kitchen.”–Andrew Zimmern The kitchen is the heart of the home. We cook, eat, drink, socialize, clean, work, and play in the kitchen. We spend serious time in there—at least a couple of hours per day! What we’ve realized over the last few years is that it […]

What is a basement to you? A storage area? A homemade gym? The scary place where the spiders live? Or is it the undeveloped area of your home that, if finished, could help you improve both your return on investment and your standard of living? Right now, we’re seeing a trend in home transformations. We’ve […]

The bathroom takes a ton of abuse. We drip, splash, and steam that space up more than any other room in the house. By its very nature, it is going to be a box of condensation, therefore, we’ve got to ensure that this room, above all others, is water-resistant. This process starts with the feature […]

It’s time to put your house on the market and move on—so what do you need to do to get ready? Well, some might be willing to sell “as is” to avoid putting in a little effort. However, there are simple steps you can take to easily increase your return on investment and sellability.  Remember, […]

Choosing flooring for your vacation rental is different from choosing flooring for an owner-occupied home because flooring in a rental property generally undergoes more wear and tear. What’s more, tenants are less likely to care for a home the same way an owner would. When choosing flooring for your vacation property, you want to pick […]

  You may love tile, hardwood, or laminate: we love them all! And yet, sometimes your furniture doesn’t. Couches and tables, bookshelves and chairs can scratch, dent, and chip your beautiful floor; but never fear, there are remedies and rescues for every type of flooring! Carpet Nobody wants dents or tears in their carpet! Here […]

Laminate flooring is popular, and for good reason! It’s easy to install, affordable and includes a clear protective top layer. Plus, they look amazing! One of the benefits of having laminate flooring is how easy they are to clean and maintain. There are a few things you can do to keep your laminate flooring looking […]

The pandemic forced more of us to stay at home in 2020, and also shifted our way of thinking a bit. As we continue to spend more time at home in 2021, people are rethinking their spaces and updating their homes. Another potential result of the pandemic is that more soothing colors are trending for […]

We love our four-legged friends! However, our pets can do a number on our floors. Pet nails bang up flooring, pet accidents are tough to remove completely and shedded hair means plenty of cleaning. The good news is that there are plenty of flooring options that can hold up to the wear and tear from […]

Tom’s working from home at his dining table and sipping his morning coffee. Suddenly, Tom’s dog Tank flies through the kitchen chasing the cat toward the dining room. Bootsie the cat jumps up on the table to escape and ends up spilling coffee all over the floor. Luckily, Tom has laminate flooring in his dining […]