Dear Rob: I’m considering hardwood floors, but considering how they will cost, I’m worried that I’m going to have “buyer’s remorse” when everything is said and done. Can you please tell me more about the benefits of using hardwood flooring? -Suzan in Colorado Dear Suzan: There are many benefits of hardwood flooring, and to many, […]
How Floor Coverings Affect the Size and Feel of Your Room
Dear Rob: The rooms in my home are small, so I’d like to choose a flooring that will help them feel bigger. Any tips? -Rita in Texas Dear Rita: Floor coverings are an important part of your home. Its main purpose is obviously functional, but there are decorative aspects that can help determine the way […]
Choosing Flooring and Other Design Elements Using Product Samples
Dear Rob: I’m in the planning stages of a complete home remodel, and I’m feeling hopelessly overwhelmed. I need to pick flooring finishes, paint colors, tile . . . everything. As I move from store to store, and back to my home, I’m having a terrible time matching materials and deciding how they will “go […]
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, but 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 compliments some of our other design choices. What do […]
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