Posts Tagged ‘maintenance’
Protect Your Hardwood Floors from Pets
Beautiful, rustic hardwood floors are one of the best choices an Indianapolis homeowner can make. Not only do they add a unique richness and character to any space, but with the proper care and maintenance, can last a lifetime. We’ve already outlined some tips on caring for your hardwood floors, but what if your home has…
Read MoreHow to Care for your Indianapolis Hardwood Flooring
As a responsible Indianapolis hardwood floor owner, you probably know that you need to sweep your hardwood floors regularly. You know you need to use a vacuum cleaner without a beater bar to get in between the wood planks for a nice deep clean. You know you need to have mats at entryways to reduce…
Read MoreCan You Vacuum Your Carpet Too Much?
No. End of blog post. Oh, you’re still here? Okay. So let’s talk about vacuuming. No one likes doing it, but it really is the single most important thing you can do to extend the life and improve the look of your carpet. You could vacuum the traffic lanes (those are the main places of…
Read MoreExtend the Life of Your Flooring
Buying flooring for your home is definitely an investment. This is something you’re going to live with for five, 10, even 15 years. You don’t want it to start looking drab and worn after just a few years. So how can you make sure your flooring is going to look great for a long time?…
Read MoreSummer Hardwood Floor Care Tips
After a winter that never seemed to end, we’re finally well into summer. As we all know, summers in Indiana mean heat and most of all, humidity. At times, it can feel like we live in the jungle with all that damp air! Not only is it uncomfortable for us, it can spell trouble for…
Read MoreCaring for Laminate Flooring
One of the biggest benefits to laminate flooring is its durability and easy maintenance. This flooring takes a licking and keeps on ticking, which makes it a great choice for families with active kids or rowdy pets. Laminate flooring often mimics the beautiful, clean look of hardwood flooring, but without the risks of damage and…
Read MoreProtecting and Caring for Hardwood Floors
When properly cared for, hardwood floors can provide you with generations of use and wear. A little TLC now can keep your investment looking like new for decades to come. But where do you begin? What are the do’s and don’ts for caring for your hardwood floors? Let’s start by taking a look at hardwood…
Read MoreKeep Your Carpet Beautiful: Carpet Maintenance 101
High-quality carpet can last for 10 years or more with little degradation in how it looks and feels. The key is proper maintenance at every step of the carpet’s life cycle. Of course, it all starts with the right installation. Improperly installed carpet can bunch and wear unevenly, or come untacked and fray at the…
Read MoreTop 3 Money Saving Tips
Here are three ways to save significantly on your flooring purchase. (It is very unlikely that you will find these on any other flooring website): 1. Consider “Unbranded” Products When you visit a home improvement store or specialty flooring retailer, you will often be directed to their most profitable lines. These may be presented with glossy signage or slick lifestyle photos on…
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