We live in a Do It Yourself society. There are times when the old adage “do it yourself” is great advice. It’s a very satisfying feeling to complete a job in your own home with your own hands. For many simple projects, it can absolutely be cheaper than hiring someone else to do it. There Read More
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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
To Pattern or Not to Pattern Your Hardwood Floor?
Hardwood Floors Don’t Have to Follow Straight Lines The easiest way to put in hardwood floors, and maybe the most common, is in straight rows either vertically or horizontally across a room. This technique is especially preferred when it is a DIY install because you don’t need any fancy tools or confusing measurements; however, it Read More
Hardwood Floor Refinishing Renews Their Beauty
Are your hardwood floors suffering from stains, uneven coloring from fade and wear, or just a generally dingy exterior? We can help! We are experts at taking a beat up hardwood floor and turning it into a rich masterpiece that increases the value of your home. We refinish or resurface hardwood floors in the Reno Read More
Subfloor Prep for a Quiet Step!
Subfloor prep is serious business. Proper subfloor prep will make all the difference in the overall quality and longevity of your hardwood floor. There are different process for each type of subfloor, but the main ideas are the same, whether you’re in Reno or around Lake Tahoe: Level the subfloor Clean the subfloor Protect the Read More
Your Sub-Floor and You: What Lies Beneath
What is a sub-floor? Your sub-floor is what lies beneath your current flooring (carpet, tile, linoleum, hardwood flooring) throughout your home. There are several options, the most common are wood (or plywood), and concrete (prevalent in wetter climates, so not usually seen here in Northern Nevada). Why does my sub-floor matter? Depending on your sub-floor type, Read More
Providing Contrast – Dark vs. Light Flooring
When choosing the hardwood flooring type and color for your home, it is important to think about the overall design composition of your home; especially the rooms where you will be installing hardwood floors. As home owners, we often get to choose the colors and materials for cabinets, walls, baseboards, and flooring. However, some things Read More
Hand Scraped Solid Wood Floors: Authentic, Rustic, Beautiful
If you think that Hand Scraped Solid Wood Floors are just a fad, think again. This type of flooring has become a very popular option for people that desire a unique look and hard-to-beat durability. This hand-made tradition dates back to the 1800’s; a time when all homes had solid wood floors. During that Read More
Staircases – Worth the risk of a DIY?
Installing hardwood flooring over a staircase can be a very daunting task. There are several different steps of the installation process that a DIYer could get stuck, and even the smallest miscalculation would ultimately reduce the overall quality appearance of the home. Cutting your hardwood floor to fit is usually the hardest part of the Read More
Elegance Meets Durability
Hardwood floors can be elegant and add anything from simple durability to a custom look to an interior. Of course people know there are benefits to hard wood floors but you might not be aware of all of them. Durability and Maintenance Yes this, one’s often talked about but it can’t be said enough. Hardwood Read More