Archive for the ‘Hardwood Floors’ Category

20
Aug

Floors that Creak. What can be done to minimize this irritation or eliminate it all together

Creaking floors are a frequent irritation in many homes but are normally not linked with serious building defects, they are usually caused by loose-fitting nails that grip the subfloor boards or plywood to the wood framing. These loose nails permit…

18
Jul

Choosing Bamboo or Hardwood Floors

Why hardwood?

Learn if hardwood is the flooring solution for the manner in which you live. Hardwood surely answers the must for attractiveness in your home.

The elegant look of a hardwood floor can add warmth and personality to any space. In…

16
Jun

Advantages of Hardwood Floors

You’d be pushed to find a owner who doesn’t want hardwood floors. Wall-to-wall carpeting is out, and hardwood floors are in. But will you get the value and the return on investment? Bottom line: at $8-$10 per square foot (installed),…

9
May

Myth: Carpet is a Perfect Growth Medium for Mold

   This myth does not jive with reality. A study done by Dr. Mike Berry at the University of North Carolina where he took carpet, ceiling tiles, drywall, wall studs and all sorts of building materials found in construction and put…