After a hardwood floor has been professionally sanded and all those scratches and nicks have been smoothed away the refinishing process begins. Whether or not the floor is stained at this stage or not is a purely personal decision on the part of the homeowner. Applying several coats of finish is essential either way...
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Hardwood floors are, as we mention often enough, pretty tough and easy to maintain. This does not however mean that they are indestructible or that they do not need a minimum of basic care to keep them looking their very best. One of the problems we are often consulted about is hardwood floor finish...
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In general the windows in your home need to be covered, for at least part of the time, to block out light and afford the room’s occupants a certain level of privacy. Window treatments can be so much more than that though, they can serve as the finishing touch (or even central focus) of...
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When the EPA announced that in 2010 it would be implementing new regulations to protect those having work done on their home from lead paint exposure many people were a little taken aback. Surely lead paint was a dead issue, something that was resolved back in the late nineteen seventies? Unfortunately that is not...
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The bathroom is probably the busiest room in any home and one of the most remodeled. Bathroom remodeling is second only to the kitchen in popularity with American homeowners every year, however remodeling a smaller bathroom can be quite a challenge. There are however several aspects of bathroom design that if done right can...
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Your windows are looking drab or you simply want a change and purchasing new window treatments can be an easy way to give any room a quick makeover. You go to a great local store, find an absolutely amazing range of window treatments of all kinds – shadings, sheers, louvers, shades, blinds and shutters.-...
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The real estate broker told you about them ten times on the car ride to see the property you are considering purchasing and in all honesty you cannot wait to see them – real hardwood floors. For many homebuyers hardwood floors are a real selling point but how do you know exactly what you...
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Hardwood floors are a beautiful addition to any home. In many cases they even add to the value of your property. After a several years of service though most hardwood floors begin to look like they could do  with a bit of help and the homeowners thoughts turn to having their hardwood floors sanded...
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