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What Is Low VOC Flooring And Is It As Safe As Non-Toxic Flooring?
Are you and your family unknowingly living with toxic fumes in your home? Volatile Organic Compounds or VOCs are gases that can become trapped in your home. They became a household concern when a story broke back in 2014. You should know that the problem still exists.- Bill Grover
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Hardwood Floor Underlayment Options and Installation
There are two kinds of people in the DIY hardwood flooring world, those that know what underlayment is and those that don’t. If you are about to begin the search for the perfect hardwood floor and don’t know anything about underlayments, you’ve come into the right article. Here is everything you need to know about the what, where, how and why of using an underlayment.- Bill Grover
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Basic Wood Floors in Kitchen Pros and Cons
Kitchens with wood floors add beauty and value to the home, but is it the right choice for you? Find out the pros and cons of hardwood floors in kitchens.- Bill Grover
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How to Finance That Home Renovation You’ve Always Wanted
A home improvement loan and credit card options are just a couple ways you might finance your home renovation. Learn more about pay for your dream reno here.- Ashley Marks
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How to Install Oak Stair Treads With Molding and Riser
If you are about to take on a stair building or remodelling project, and you don’t know the first thing about stairs, you’ve found the right article. For this article, we focus on oak stairs for our material. Then, we’ll show you some step-by-step techniques and link to some beneficial videos.- Bill Grover
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Install Your T-Molding Strips Like A Pro
Have you ever tripped over an uneven floor where the carpet ends, and the hardwood floor begins? It’s both embarrassing and dangerous. Whenever two different types of floors meet, there must be a smooth transition whether they are at the same level or not.
A “T” Molding is a transition piece that covers the gap between the floors of two rooms, usually a doorway. It gets its name from the side profile because it’s shaped like a capital T.
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