Jenn Greenleaf | February 20, 2010
If you’re new to having a hardwood floor, you’re likely wondering how to keep it clean without causing damage. There are a number of safe and effective ways to clean a hardwood floor without ruining its finish or causing other types of damage. Here are some links to lead you: Quick Tips For Cleaning Hardwood [...]
Jenn Greenleaf | September 24, 2009
Following a hot and dusty summer, particularly for those of you with a dirt driveway, it is always a good idea to get out a carpet cleaner and give your carpeting a good washing. If you have children, this is probably already part of your seasonal routine. Here are some links about caring for your [...]
Jenn Greenleaf | September 9, 2009
Refinishing flooring is a big job and may be more involved that a weekend home improvement project. In order to refinish a wood floor, you will need the following tools: Flooring buffer Random vibrating sander Edge sander Paint scraper Shop vacuum Lamb’s wool applicator Pole sander Depending on how large or complex the job is, [...]
Jenn Greenleaf | September 1, 2009
For those interested in remodeling their basements, choosing what type of flooring can be tricky. You want to ensure moisture does not damage the floor should a flood occur, but you also want something that is esthetically appealing. Here are some options to consider: Linoleum or vinyl: there are a slew of options available now [...]
Jenn Greenleaf | August 13, 2009
Choosing flooring options is never easy, particularly if you are starting from scratch and have no idea which direction to go in. For those of you who are looking to enhance an existing floor, such as hardwood or tile, consider using carpet tiles. Here are some benefits to using carpet tiles: They are easy to [...]
Jenn Greenleaf | March 3, 2009
After experiencing a basement flood last Friday night, I started researching alternatives to the wall-to-wall carpeting we had in one of the bedrooms down there. We had to cut that out of the room, as well as the carpet pad, because it (of course) soaked the three inches of water up like a sponge. What [...]
Jenn Greenleaf | November 8, 2008
It seems like whenever you turn on a home improvement show, or a home decorating show, use of hardwood floors is highly recommended and incorporated into designs. This is for a variety of reasons including the wood floor’s durability, it’s beauty, how wood floors reduce allergens, and how easy they are to maintain. More and [...]
