September 12, 2018 6:21 pm
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Chances are, if you’ve recently installed hardwood flooring, you put a whole lot of research into determining exactly which type of flooring you wanted before you decided to make the investment. Of course, it’s important to note that the color the wood is when you first install it may or may not be the color it is a year or two from now. Say, for example, you’ve chosen some gorgeous cherry hardwood flooring in Santa Cruz, CA, and specifically selected it for its deep red hues. Once you install the flooring, you’ll be putting furniture and rugs over the top... View Article
August 23, 2018 6:31 pm
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In the right circumstances, adding new flooring to your home can significantly increase its value, which makes it a good project to take on if you’re preparing to sell it. The appearance of a new floor will make your home more visually and aesthetically appealing, and can make a sizable difference in your selling price. But how do you know which type of flooring material to choose if your goal is to increase your home’s value? Here is some information from a flooring store in Santa Cruz, CA that you can consider as you make your decision. Reach out to... View Article
August 9, 2018 6:31 pm
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Wood floors and dogs can make for a frustrating combination. Unless you want to declaw your pet (which you shouldn’t), you will need to adjust your floor to the dog. While keeping the dog’s nails trimmed can help, it isn’t a comprehensive solution, as even blunt nails can cause damage to the sealant in the floor and scratch up the wood beneath. The best flooring options for homes with dogs are not wood—they are vinyl, stone, tile or laminate. But some people love the appearance of wood, and are preparing to perform the extra maintenance that wood floors require when... View Article
July 25, 2018 2:43 pm
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One of the best ways to protect the investment you make in your carpet is to have it professionally cleaned on a regular basis. This will keep your carpet looking and feeling great and prevent it from developing unwanted smells that will certainly damage the appeal of your home. If you’ve decided to schedule a professional carpet cleaning, you should know how to prepare for the appointment to ensure everything goes as smoothly as possible. Here are some tips from our carpet store in Santa Cruz, CA to help you prepare for your carpet cleaning appointment: Vacuum: There are some... View Article
July 11, 2018 2:43 pm
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Hardwood floors can last for a lifetime, but eventually they’ll need to be refinished. Depending on the state of your floors, this could actually be a fairly straightforward DIY project—it’ll just take some time and a bit of know-how to complete. Here’s an overview of the main steps involved in refinishing your hardwood flooring in Santa Cruz, CA: Collect your equipment: The project will require the use of a variety of equipment, including rags, brushes, a shop vac, tack cloths, finishing nails, flooring sanders, random orbital sanders, nail sets, a hammer, steel wool, painter’s tape, wood putty, stain and varnish.... View Article
