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All About Area RugsArea rugs serve many purposes: to protect the floor underneath, to define a space, and to enhance and update your decor.  Protecting the floor is a no-brainer, however, always make sure the backing of the rug and/or the rug pad will not harm the floor. Some rug backings can ...

Get The Look For Less!Are you in love with the oh-so-popular wide plank European white oak hardwood floors? But is the price is out of your budget? Take a look at this real hardwood and a very similar laminate, both from Karastan. It’s hard to tell the difference, isn't it?How Much Does It Cost?The ...

How Much Does It CostAnd How Can I Pay For It?Did You KnowThe average monthly payment for a new car is $700 and for a used car is $525. (Source: third-quarter 2022 data from Experian)The median U.S. mortgage payment in 2021 was $1,672. (Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey) NOTE: ...

Need A New Basement Floor?Basements make wonderful extensions to a home, offering space for an entertainment room or a separate bedroom suite with a kitchenette.As you know, the recent record cold weather and heavy rains caused damage in many homes. Basements were particularly vulnerable. Why, you ...

Chances are you have gotten a postcard or phone call from a total stranger wanting to buy your house. For cash. Are these offers legit? Here’s some great info from realtor.com:Many homeowners are reporting that these “sell me your house!” requests are pouring in via phone calls and text messages, ...

You are ready to sign the papers and start the big home improvement project. Maybe you are gutting your kitchen. Or knocking out walls to open up your space. Or your dream pool is going in. Unfortunately, construction is loud and dirty, which are big annoyances if you live in a quiet and tidy ...

Having a hard time deciding on a color? No, you aren’t the only one. Almost everyone has a hard time choosing a color. Paint, carpet, hardwood floors, window treatments, furniture – how do you pick the right color?Here are some helpful tips:Determine the direction of your room. If the room faces:--...

We are all almost certainly using our homes differently today than we were two years ago. We aren’t entertaining as much, we are spending more time outdoors, many are working and schooling from home …. and our homes need some changes to keep up. The popular website Houzz recently identified the top ...