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While I am no expert in the field, I have bought, sold, and installed several thousand square feet in the past few years. At the request of some others I thought i would make a brief guide to the variety of hardwood flooring products that are available in my marketplace.
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Bringing Fall Indoors
Fall Changes to Your Home
Nail It Carpentry is licensed and insured in both residential and commercial! We give FREE estimates and have many great references! We also have 24 hour emergency service! We specialize in flooring, framing, remodeling, trim, updating, wood rot, and other repairs. There is no limit to what we can do. No … (0 comments)
A golden rule to follow when doing home improvements is this. If you can, use one type of flooring throughout the house. Example, if you have a high quality travertine, try and keep it consistent. If you can match the floor to your outside paver for example, it is even better … (0 comments)
Tired of your Old Floors?
WOW! is the only word to describe this home. INCREDABLE RIVERFRONT HOME WITH RIVERVIEWS FROM ROOM TO ROOM. PRIVATE GATED ISLAND ON THE INTRACOASTAL WATERWAY. JUST RECENTLY RENOVATED. CUSTOM CABINETRY IN THIS GOURMET KITCHEN WITH CENTER ISLAND. BUTLER'S PANTRY, THREE LIVINGROOMS HAVE PANORAMIC VIEWS. 4 FIREPLACES,GRANITE COUNTERTOPS THROUGHOUT,TILE,WOOD & CARPET FLOORING, … (2 comments)
Called on the Carpet
When thinking of building a home people usually just think of bricks, mortar, and two by fours with no consideration for the sustainability of those materials. But new age homes, that have environmentally conscious builders running the show, are built with sustainable materials. Some of these materials include; bamboo flooring, plantation … (0 comments)
What is some of the most important things you need to consider when choosing a hardwood floor for your home or business? There are many factors: Consider which floor level your new floor is going to be installed There are several things that you need to consider when you're looking into … (5 comments)
Given the chance, would you finish your entire first floor in your home with hardwood flooring or quality laminate hardwood versus partial or full carpet?
From Furniture to cabinetry, from flooring to lighting, from stones to plumbing fixture, Mcffe Group will help you shoping from the Chinese factories with our professional procurement service. And, our cost-effective solution and tailored customer service are definatly a plus!
With so many homes going into foreclosure, many of them are being abandoned. Contractors and handymen are seeing the horrible effects of abandoned homes and filling their pockets at the same time. 
Last year, Justine and I staged a bachelors pad that just so happened to have flooring 
The Green Living Center (GLC), located at 1020 N. Monroe Street on the same block as Decent Pizza, aims to be Tallahassee's answer to all things green.
Several homes, especially centrally located homes, have hardwood flooring. A pristine hardwood floor is beautiful, but to restore one back to its original 60 year old elegance, the floor will need to be refinished.
When it comes time for a new floor, you think about what will match your cabinets, what suits your style and what you can afford. You focus on the new and only the new, until you realize that the old may keep you from moving forward. Your current floor may very … (0 comments)
The season of holiday entertaining is over. But did the increased foot traffic and occasional spill wreak havoc on your carpets? If your floor is looking a little worse for wear, it may be time for a deep cleaning. But should you try to tackle the job on your own … (0 comments)
I was asked by a client yesterday who was making some big changes to her home, what to do about flooring. Should she change the carpet on the stairs to follow throughout the lower floor or go with laminate as was already installed upstairs? 
A few statistics to prove the benefits of Professional Home Staging! 
Have you ever been in a home with brand new carpets? Did you know that the "new carpet" odor is actually the carpet (and the adhesive used to install it) off-gassing? The chemicals used during the manufacturing and treatment process are being released into the air. These toxins include things … (0 comments)
Choosing the perfect floor tile can be a daunting task. Not only do you have to select from dozens of different types flooring, but the tiles need to match their intended use. Then comes colors, sizes - the list goes on. 
Homeowners have more choices than ever in floor coverings. Today's choices can go a long way toward redecorating a home without spending a fortune. Upgrading flooring is a good option to choose now, while you're living in your home. It's also likely to pay off later, when the time comes to … (0 comments)
Having your older home up-graded to include modern flooring can be a great selling feature. It improves the quality of your home without compromising the character of older architecture. There area lot of easy and relatively inexpensive modern flooring options.
Hey, I found a really good free website for anyone that is looking to do a rehab project, or have some work done on a house that they had purchased. You put up the type of job that you need done and several contractors in your area bid against each other … (1 comments)
I can't tell you how many times I have heard these comments before;
A Realtor that is a buyer's agent is doing their job and really earning their commission when they are making certain that their buyer is getting a good value for their money.
If you have an older home and are considering selling it within the next year or so, you are likely already considering what ROI's are best in preparing your home for that future sale. I've talked previously about doing remodeling yourself or having it done, the importance of landscaping, and the … (3 comments)
Seeing Green? No, not the green-eyed monster, but eco-friendly decorating in your home. Also known as sustainable design or environmentally friendly decorating, using these products can have a healthy impact on people and the planet. Kathy Passarette of Long Island, NY-based Creative Home Expressions offers six simple tips for you … (1 comments)
Bamboo Flooring
Technology Snapshot & Benefits:
Bamboo flooring is a cost-effective and environmentally sensitive choice among traditional hardwood flooring options. An appealing building material, it is very durable, strong and long-lasting. Bamboo, a grass product and not a wood product, is harvested every 5 years without damaging the actual bamboo plant, … (10 comments)
You can rebuild your outdated kitchen with minimum cash out of pocket. With little effort, you can make dramatic changes and add value, without paying a fortune. The benefit of it all is that you may be able recuperate over 90% of your minor kitchen remodel project at the time of a sale.
Putting down a new tile or wood floor in your home?
The popularity of bamboo as a hardwood alternative and an environmentally friendly flooring has resulted in some inferior product on the market, according to a Wall Street Journal article several months ago. Although bamboo is harder than maple, the quality will depend on which part of the bamboo stalks are used, … (3 comments)
What are Buyers mostly negotiating for (% of buyers who would negotiate money off the purhase price)1. Roof needs replacement (usually $3000-$7000) 2. Electrical Systems are not built to code (replacement cost from low $1500 to many thousands) 3. Dampness, rot and mould (suprisingly low in importance - maybe because not easily identifyable!)4. Length of leasehold (shorter terms preferred … (4 comments)