By Nicole LaMarco
Buying linoleum flooring should be seen as an investment you should protect, not neglect. To maintain your linoleum floor you need to clean it properly on a regular basis. Taking care of your floor helps to prevent damage, keeps your linoleum looking great and will give it a longer life. Clean your linoleum floor every other day or twice a week, depending on how much wear and tear it must...
By Shiromi Arserio
For home owners that don't want the extra care of real hard wood floors, laminate flooring is an excellent option. It comes in a variety of colors and textures and it installs easily for those that enjoy DIY. Laminate floors are also available at a variety of price points, and the selection of flooring is simple for the educated buyer. Measure the space where you plan to install the laminate ...
By Josh Crank
The difficulty of removing carpet padding depends on a number of factors. Newer pads that have been applied with a small number of staples can be removed in a matter of minutes, but older pads that have been glued down can take hours of tough labor to remove completely. The best approach is to remove both the carpet and pad in small, manageable portions, and to examine the padding as you go, to...
By Jonae Fredericks
Carpet manufacturers continue to produce carpet fibers that can withstand active households, and resist soils and staining. In most cases, a regular daily vacuuming can maintain the pile quality and keep up the carpet's appearance. But, sometimes carpet owners can come across mishaps that they are just not sure how to tackle. And the sight of a leaking, ball point pen on a white carpet is one ...
By N/A
Wood floors add warmth and character to a home but decades of foot traffic or the application of carpet over the boards, can damage the surface. Fortunately, you may restore an old hardwood floor with the right supplies and some elbow grease. Underneath the peeling yellowed varnish lies the promise of a warm golden wood grain. Use a nail set to sink any nail heads that extend above the surface...
By Love to Write
Hardwood floors add beauty and character to a living space, primarily due to the visible wood grain and the smooth, polished finish. When scratches appear, you need to repair the affected areas, as well as prevent further floor damage to preserve sheen and shine. Blemishes on hardwood floors consist of surface scratches and scuffs caused by shoes and moving furniture, as well as deep scratches...