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Berber carpet is a popular style because of its wool-like and rugged look, its durability, and its economic cost. Berber, also called high level loop, is a weave of tight yarn loops that stand upright in a nubby texture. Looped carpets like the Berber weave help hide footprints and vacuum marks. These loops are easier…

What is it about natural stone that people are so drawn to? Maybe it’s the timeless appearance, the fact that it’s not manmade, or simply that it stands out as an elegant addition to any home. Either way, there’s no denying its popularity when it comes to surface renovations, and this is especially true for…

Above Grade Flooring: A floor that is raised above the ground, leaving at least 18 inches of well ventilated space. Axminster Carpet: A machine-woven carpet distinguished by having a large variety of colors and patterns. A Turkish style named for the first place it became internationally popular, in England. It has a fine soft pile….

In most remodeling circles, vinyl and linoleum share a reputation as quality options for homeowners looking for an economy flooring solution. In green remodeling circles, however, there is a clear frontrunner. Natural linoleum is a superior product in just about every facet, including health, longevity, and durability. Vinyl, on the other hand, has some significant…

Flooring receives a lot of wear and tear. We walk on it everyday, back and forth, in both shoes and socks. So sometimes your floors may send out an SOS for some extra TLC. Flooring restoration is a task that takes on different forms for different reasons. Maybe you had a recent fire or flood….

Vinyl flooring is usually resistant to moisture. It’ll take any number of spills you can imagine and keep on going. The trouble starts when the persistent presence of moisture underneath the floor corrodes the adhesive, causing the edges to pull away and possibly causing discoloration and stain rings. This moisture can come from any number…

Finding the perfect flooring can be downright daunting. Not only are there hundreds of options to choose from, but there are also a number of important factors to consider with regard to each — practicality, durability and cost to name a few. Don’t let the decision-making get you down. We’ve compiled a handy summary of…

Glueless laminate flooring is a new flooring alternative that makes installing laminate floors easier than ever. Instead of applying adhesive to the laminate planks where they join together, glueless laminate flooring is manufactured with special tongue and groove edges that click together and hold without the need of extra adhesive. It makes installing these floors…

Deciding between prefinished or unfinished wood flooring can be difficult for any homeowner. Certainly, there’s something to be said for each installation option. You may feel exhausted by the number of decisions you need to make your hardwood flooring project, but taking the time to choose the option that’s best for you will save a…

For homeowners looking for a way to improve the looks of their living space and protect their flooring at the same time, purchasing and installing rugs should be at the top of the list. If you like the looks of a natural fiber rugs, seagrass rugs and sisal rugs are some of the best looking—and…