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Compendium of my flooring posts - Part 1 of many

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Home Builder with The Flooring Girl

Hey guys.  Sorry that I've been clogging the wires lately with some of my local hardwood flooring posts - I'm trying to get my 60 new pages created, indexed and high on the google rankings.  Also, it's a busy time for me as many are trying to get their floors done in time for the holidays + I have my big home show this weekend (cross your fingers).

My newest subscriber, Ginny Gorman suggested that while I'm in the midst of this (esp between now and Thanksgiving) that I highlight some of my previous posts.  I thought this was a super idea, esp since now I have some subscribers and not everyone has seen the older posts.

So, if there is something here of interest to you, take a look.  Or, just bookmark for later, in case you get questions about this from your clients.  So, here goes...from the beginning.

1.  Solid Hardwood or Engineered Hardwood - Which is better?

This is my 2nd post.  (I'm too embarrassed to share my first as it's pretty lame.)  In here I discuss the differences in structure between these 2 types of hardwoods and the circumstance for when you might choose one over the other.

2.  Hire a contractor you can trust - hope this doesn't happen to you.

This is short & sweet - a funny video (although a tad gross)

3.  Prefinished vs. Unfinished Hardwood.  Which is better?  Which costs less?

This explains the pros and cons behind both methods. 

4.  Refinishing hardwood - please use an expert even if it's not us

This explains some of recent botched up jobs I've seen and been brought in to fix.  This is one place where it is not worth it to hire amateurs.  It doesn't pay.

5.  Is engineered hardwood real?

This explains what engineered hardwood is (and what it isn't) as well as when you would want to use it (rather than solid hardwood).

That's it for now.  Happy reading and again apologies for all my local posts - both the ones I've done and am about to do.

Comments (14)

Donne Knudsen
Los Angeles & Ventura Counties in CA - Simi Valley, CA
CalState Realty Services

Debbie - Thx for the info.  It is good to bookmark this for when clients ask us about it because you know they do sometimes and it's always makes us look good when we can provide info or referrals.  Have a great weekend at the show.  :)

Oct 29, 2010 09:56 AM
Diane McDermott
Realtor®, GRI, Landis e2 Real Estate, LLC - Charlotte, NC
Charlotte NC Real Estate Market

Debbie, I really like the idea of highlighting previous posts - great one stop browsing for readers!  I also like that you give a quick highlight to each one.  I may have to steal borrow that idea :)

And I for one don't think you owe any apologies for your local posts.  Have a great weekend!

Oct 29, 2010 10:22 AM
Susan Haughton
Long and Foster REALTORS (703) 470-4545 - Alexandria, VA
Susan & Mindy Team...Honesty. Integrity. Results.

I think the idea of highlighting previous posts is an excellent one - especially with your posts, which are just chock full of great information!  Maybe even do them by subject.,...hardwoods, tile, carpet.  It's like having a library full of great flooring info.

Oct 29, 2010 10:33 AM
Debbie Gartner
The Flooring Girl - White Plains, NY
The Flooring Girl & Blog Stylist -Dynamo Marketers

Donne - Thx. I hope it comes in handy for later.

Diane - Good, I'm glad you like it and can reapply the idea.

Susan - Thx, you're so sweet.  And, yes, you're right I should have done by category.  I'll see if I can do that next time.  I guess this one is hardwood basics.

Oct 29, 2010 11:11 AM
Ginny Gorman
RI Real Estate Services ~ 401-529-7849~ RI Waterfront Real Estate - North Kingstown, RI
Homes for Sale in Southern RI and beyond

MY gosh you are like superwoman this past week...all this is great information because just like Pat Kennedy's blogs of the week...things get away from us & if you can recap for your readers especially on your products it's such a great marketing tool...thanks!

Oct 29, 2010 02:35 PM
Debbie Gartner
The Flooring Girl - White Plains, NY
The Flooring Girl & Blog Stylist -Dynamo Marketers

LOL, Ginny.  Trying to get my pages some good rankings and it's working!  Thanks for the great idea and glad you find it helpful.

Oct 29, 2010 02:42 PM
Ruthmarie Hicks
Keller Williams NY Realty - 120 Bloomingdale Road #101, White Plains NY 10605 - White Plains, NY

This is a great summary - I'm going to try to stop by the home show - I'll see you there ....

Oct 29, 2010 04:53 PM
Debbie Gartner
The Flooring Girl - White Plains, NY
The Flooring Girl & Blog Stylist -Dynamo Marketers

Oh, excellent Ruthmarie.  Tickets will be at the will call booth under my name.

Oct 29, 2010 10:24 PM
Michele Miller ~ REALTOR®, LMC, HSE, CHS, SRES, CMRS
ERA Key Realty~Worcester County Realty Group - Worcester, MA
'Helping You Make the Best Move"

Thanks for clarifying this for us Debbie!

Make sure your gas tank stays full this week! :)

Oct 30, 2010 05:59 AM
Gay E. Rosen
Julia B. Fee Sotheby's International Realty - Larchmont, NY
As Real as Real Estate Gets!

Hi Debbie: All good information that I hope to pass on to clients in the future who can utilize your services. Thank you!  Gay

Oct 30, 2010 11:00 AM
Nina Rogoff
Boston, MA
Wix Websites for Real Estate Agents

Debbie, what a great idea! I just read your post on Refinishing Hardwood floors...loved it and left a comment and question there. I'm bookmarking this post so I can read the others later. Thanks!

Oct 30, 2010 04:53 PM
Debbie Gartner
The Flooring Girl - White Plains, NY
The Flooring Girl & Blog Stylist -Dynamo Marketers

Michele - You're welcome and LOL I'm checking it constantly now.

Gay - Thx.  I hope it comes in handy for you and your clients.

Nina - Thx and you're welcome.  I'll go check it out and try to respond to your q.  I've been at home show most of the weekend.

Oct 31, 2010 02:09 AM
Donna Foerster
HomeSmart Realty Group - Parker, CO
Metro Denver Real Estate Assistant

Hi Debbie~ I'm a new subscriber too.  You have so much to offer for me to share with my clients.  I love the summary email.  Thanks for the information AND education.

Jan 04, 2011 01:32 PM
Debbie Gartner
The Flooring Girl - White Plains, NY
The Flooring Girl & Blog Stylist -Dynamo Marketers

Donna - Thank you so much.  I hope your readers find this info helpful.  I'm going to subscribe right back!

Jan 04, 2011 01:50 PM