WhenDear Rob: I just moved into a new house, and I’m really not happy with the grout used in the kitchen and bathrooms. I’m not really confident that I can pick something better, though. Can you give me some pointers? -Jeff in Utah Dear Jeff: This may not seem like an important decision worthy of […]
Tile Layout Pattern Ideas To Give Your Room Style
Dear Rob: I’m in the process of redesigning my kitchen, and I’m struggling a little bit with picking tile. I really want my kitchen to be special and unique. Although I’m drawing a blank as far as what to do with all the fun sizes and types of tile I’ve seen at the store. Can […]
Mixing Multiple Floor Coverings in Your Home
Dear Rob: Is it acceptable to mix flooring types in the same home? -Brenda in New Hampshire Dear Brenda: In short, absolutely! Below are some guidelines to help you plan your flooring project. Keep in mind that these are guidelines and not set rules because each house and personal taste varies so much. Mixing Hardwood […]
Matching Hardwood Floor Finishes to Existing Woodwork
Dear Rob: My wife and I are trying to pick out a stain color for our new hardwood floor, and we just can’t seem to agree. I’d like to pick a color that matches our cabinets, but my wife would like to pick a color that complements some of our other design choices. What do […]
Environmentally Friendly Low VOC Floor Finishes
Dear Rob: I am refinishing the hardwood floors in an older home. I’m looking for a natural/eco friendly stain and gloss that is non-toxic. Do you have any suggestions? -Bridgette Dear Bridgette: It’s great to know that you are looking to use an eco-friendly and non-toxic floor finish. Choosing a finish is important because the […]
Fixing Squeaks in Hardwood Floors
Dear Rob: I love my wood floors, but I have a couple of really annoying squeaky spots that I’d really like to get rid of. What should I do if I have squeaky hardwood floors? Shannon from Colorado Dear Shannon: Squeaks in wood floors can be very irritating. While there is no miracle cure for […]
Choosing a Grout Color
Dear Rob: My wife and recently ordered some tile to use when we remodel our bathroom, but we can’t seem to agree on what color grout to use. We are concerned about the grout getting dirty, but we’d also like to choose something that will look nice with our tile. Do you have any pointers […]
Scratched Hardwood Repair Looks Dull
Dear Rob: I touched up a scratch on my red oak hardwood floor using the same finish that the floor contractor used and it looks duller then the rest…… it was a oil based finish called Fabulon. -Kim From Alabama Dear Kim: I am sorry to hear about your scratched hardwood floor problem. Dull finish […]
Fixing Dull and Shiny Spots in Hardwood Floor Finish
Dear Rob: I recently had my floors refinished and the poly came out very uneven. Some places it’s really shiny and others, its very dull. Any ideas on a quick fix to even it out? I have to move furniture into these rooms this weekend. -Lacey G. from Merrimack, New Hampshire. Dear Lacey: I assume […]
Removing Pet Stains from Carpet
Dear Rob: We recently moved into a new home, and we’d like to try and salvage the carpet, but it has some pet stains and odors. Is there anything we can do to clean it up so we can discourage our own dogs from relieving themselves on the carpet? -Evan R. from Indiana Dear Evan: […]
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