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Carpet cleaning falls into two categories: dry and hot water extraction. Which method you use will depend on the type of carpet in your home. If you’re unsure where to start, speak to a carpet pro. Here’s a handy guide to help you choose the best cleaning method for your home. Dry Cleaning. Dry cleaning…

There is no such thing as standardized carpet ratings. Some companies may generate their own carpet ratings either to distinguish amongst the different carpets they produce or to show favorable comparisons over other companies. Be suspicious of any carpet manufacturer who says their carpet is superior by throwing out some kind of performance rating. This…

A hardwood refinish is one of the easiest ways to drastically improve the look and feel of your hardwood floors. Whether you have an old hardwood floor that needs a facelift, or you’ve discovered hardwood floors under existing carpet, linoleum or tile, there isn’t another home improvement project out there that will do more to…

There are many reasons to remove flooring in a part of your home. Old flooring may look unappealing or past its prime, but even relatively new flooring when it doesn’t perform well or live up to your aesthetic standards might be better off in the dumpster than in your home. While materials such as carpet…

Radiant floor heat is starting to get noticed as a mainstream heating option for homes across the country. There are a number of reasons for this, though primarily it has to do with the quality of the heat it provides. Compared to just about every other heating option on the market, including gas furnaces, boilers,…

If you have a home, chances are you’ve got at least one concrete floor. There is something to be said for a material that can withstand all types of traffic, as well as weather anything Mother Nature might have in store. Unfortunately, what a concrete floor has in durability, it sorely lacks in pizzazz. While…

Laminate flooring has long had a reputation of being one of the more installation friendly flooring materials on the market. Now with new snap together laminate flooring, there isn’t even a close second. Also known as click together flooring and click flooring, snap together flooring eliminates your need for adhesives, nails, or screws of any…

The challenge to remove pet odor from carpeting is one of the most perplexing tasks any homeowner can meet. Whether you’ve moved into a home where pet odors and stains are prevalent, or are a pet owner who has to meet these challenges on a daily basis, here are a few suggestions for tackling the…

Slate flooring is one of the most desirable types of stone flooring available today. As a building material, slate has many good qualities, not the least of which is its incredible durability. In flooring, it is most effective in places that will receive a lot of traffic or will be subject to a significant amount…

When most homeowners think concrete, images of plain, gray slabs often come to mind. What most homeowners don’t realize is that the budding industry of decorative concrete resurfacing is revolutionizing the industry. Those drab slabs are being replaced and resurfaced with acid staining, decorative etching, concrete stamping, concrete dyes, acid etching, and concrete stenciling. If…