Boo! WE'VE MADE IT TO HALLOWEEN! What a month it has been too! Floor It has been working hard to get everyone's houses ready for the upcoming festivities, and have loved every moment. How could we not when our customers are so fantastic? *wink, wink* But tonight gives us an opportunity to stop thinking about work for a few hours and step into a new role. Tonight, like so many others, we will put on our favorite costumes and celebrate all that has taken place in October. As fo

It was a dark and stormy night, and there I was, stepping into the otherworldly cloud of steam that was filling my bathroom. My intention was to wash away the stresses of a particularly taxing day with a hot shower, but as soon as I shut the door to my balmy enclosure I felt something was amiss. Not even the scalding water could calm the chill that was making its way up my spine. Slowly, very slowly, I looked over my shoulder to find I wasn't alone. There, staring back at me

How cute is it to see your cat or dog all dressed up in a Halloween costume? With just a little bit of fabric and stuffing, your pet is transformed into a dragon, diva, or super hero. It's adorable! The end of October presents all pet owners with the opportunity to appreciate their fur-covered family in a whole new way, and to laugh while doing so. As much fun as they can be, pets can easily become the arch enemy of your floors. In addition to the varying degrees of fur they

Just a little over a week until Halloween is upon us, friends! In 12 days all of our candy cravings and indulgences will be justified, as well as celebrated. We will be free to revisit our childhood dreams by dressing up like something we aren't for one night. The most hidden sides of people magically will seem to be released on that one special date at the end of October. There's something very inspiring about that. While the anticipation for the holiday is important and sho

It is frustrating when issues pop up as floors age, but what about when they are brand new? Absolutely horrifying. Flooring experts can tell you what it's like to walk into a house and see a recently installed floor that is riddled with issues. It's a difficult sight to behold, especially if the work was done by a fellow contractor. No one should have to accept less than excellent work in their homes. There is one particular problem on our minds today, though. It is known as

On Tuesday we covered that ever-annoying effect on your floor known as cupping. This is when your hardwood floors become overwhelmed with moisture and start to curl upward, creating a concave effect in individual boards. But what happens when you don't have enough moisture seeping into your floor? Or if a little more moisture remains than you thought? Yes, these too are issues and they cause a little something the flooring industry likes to call crowning. Typically, when home

If you were to walk into a luxurious house, what would you expect to see? Extravagant lighting fixtures? Meticulously-arranged decor? You'd count on the homeowner's taste in every detail to be impeccable, wouldn't you? We've already established in previous blog entries that the addition of a hardwood floor is a fantastic way to show off your style and add extra opulence to your house. Let us clarify that this is true so long as the floor is taken care of and properly installe

Ah, carpeting. Such a beautifully comfortable addition to your home. Stylish, classic, and warm under your toes, carpet is a fantastic choice for any home. However, there is a dark side to carpeting if it is not cared for properly. Your life may be completely infected by your beloved carpet and you may not even know it. Here are just a few devilish life forms and substances that could be living in your carpet: 1) CREEPY-CRAWLIES When you think about thousands of skittering in

Let the games begin! Yes, it's October, otherwise known as the month to kick off all countdowns. Until January 2nd hits, every blog, television channel, and public school will be counting down the days to each new holiday, starting with none other than Halloween. Though a bit tacky by nature, this tradition never fails to build anticipation for an event. So, we're going to rev up a little excitement of our own for the year's spookiest holiday with some of the scariest things