Hand-Scraped Hardwood Floors – Reno/Tahoe

Hand-Scraped Hardwood Floors Aren’t Just a Fad The tradition of hand-scraped hardwood floors dates back to the 1800s, when all homes had solid wood floors. It has remained a very popular option for people who desire a unique look, coupled with lasting durability. Back in the 1800s, there were no prefinished or engineered wood flooring options. Read More

Choosing the Right Hardwood Floor Color for your Reno/Tahoe Home

Hardwood floor colors are available in so many varieties today, there is no doubt a product is available to match your idea of style. However, while being creative about your hardwood floor color is absolutely encouraged, there are still a few important guidelines to pay heed to should you want to avoid making a hardwood Read More

Hardwood Flooring Choices – Maple, Oak, and Hickory

Maple, Oak and Hickory are the Three Most Popular Hardwood Flooring Choices There are a number of reasons Maple, Oak and Hickory are the most popular hardwood flooring choices today. Each wood type brings a unique look and feel to the area they are installed, and each has characteristics which make them perfect for hardwood flooring. Because Read More

Hardwood Floors in Custom Homes

The Benefits of Hardwood Floors in Custom Homes Here in the Reno/Tahoe area, it’s no big secret that we love our custom homes and scenic views. The beautiful vistas afforded to those of us living in the Truckee Meadows and Tahoe National Forest, make life truly worth living. Whether you use your home as a Read More

Preventing Hardwood Floor Scratches

Chair and Other Furniture Scratches Can Be Avoided Now that you own a magnificent new hardwood floor, saving it from scratches is probably high on your priority list. Of course you will want to preserve that shine and almost reflective finish for as long as possible. Some of the suggestions I’ll make today might seem Read More

Site Finished Hardwood Floors

Site Finished Hardwood Floors Offer Many Advantages There are several benefits to choosing site finished hardwood floors vs pre-finished. Site finishing your hardwood floors makes it possible to closely match existing flooring, or make your floors completely unique and personal. Color and gloss need not be guessed at or approximated as is the case with Read More

Professional Hardwood Floor Installation, Part 2

Removing Current Flooring Last month, I went over a few of the items you will want to check off as you consider installing a new hardwood floor. Now that you have an idea on how to chose the people who will be performing the work, let’s go over the steps you will be observing. Removing Read More

Preventative Hardwood Floor Care for Winter in Reno & Tahoe

Caring for your Hardwood Floors in the snowy, slushy months of Winter in Reno & Tahoe is easy, once you know how. If you’ve got Hardwood Floors, you probably know the kinds of damage standing water and abrasive dirt can have on the finish. Keeping the elements out of your home and off your beautiful Read More

Hardwood Floors – Can they add Value to your Property?

“Residential real estate agents say homes with wood floors sell faster and fetch higher prices, according to a nationwide survey commissioned by the National Wood Flooring Association” The Value of your Property will never suffer if you’ve got beautiful Hardwood Flooring  Hardwood flooring not only offers home owners a feeling of comfort and a sense of style, the Read More