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When you buy hardwood floors, you’re investing for the long-term. Quality hardwood flooring isn’t cheap--that’s why you plan for a one-time flooring investment that will enhance your home for a lifetime (or longer—some hardwood floors can survive for centuries!) But you’ve also probably heard horror stories about floors that buckle, warp, or fail after installation. How can you be sure...


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Building a recessed wall unit of high-quality hardwood is a great way to add storage as well as style to your home. Traditional to both Craftsman bungalows and mid-century modern ranch houses, built-in shelves play up the beauty of the fine hardwood used in high-end cabinetry, while at the same time providing a place to display books, artwork and photographs. So select your favorite traditional or exotic...


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In wintertime, you’re constantly walking through the worst weather that Mother Nature has to offer: snow, ice, rain and mud. And the bad news for your home is that you’re constantly tracking that stuff in onto your beautiful hardwood floors. But don’t panic! Follow a few easy steps, and you can keep your hardwood floors safe and smooth until it’s time for them to sparkle in the summer sunshine...


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If you’re looking to create a soothing, spa-like look for your bathroom, consider adding a hardwood tub surround. The natural look of wood lends a simple, Asian-inspired aesthetic to the room, and it’s a renewable, environmentally-friendly choice. What’s more, building a hardwood tub surround is not as hard as it looks. Choosing the right materials for the job is key. You need high-quality...


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Right now, you love your hardwood flooring—it’s shiny, new and beautiful. But is there some small part of you that keeps waiting for the honeymoon phase to end? Are you worried you just won’t be able to keep them looking great? Put those doubts aside! Keeping your wood flooring in great shape is easier than you think. Follow a few commonsense preventative guidelines, and your love for your...


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