Carpet Trends Taking a Step Back in Time

Carpet Trends Taking a Step Back in Time

The flooring industry is a fashion business. We see carpet trends change over time. Berber fades and Frieze grows. Then Frieze yields to Casual Texture, etc.

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Natural Stone Requires Your Protection

An ounce of prevention and a sealer that protects is just what your natural stone may need. If your home has natural stone in any area, start the New Year with a quick look at how you are maintaining it - both long and short term.

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Tile or Hardwood Flooring? You Decide

Florida Tile has truly hit a homerun on this one. Is it tile or hardwood? You have to take a second look to believe it’s not hardwood. No Florida Tile has not entered the hardwood business, but has used new high-definition technology to design a new porcelain tile that would compete with the best looking hardwoods in the industry.

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Acting Quickly is the Secret to Stain Removal

I have recently been given temporary custody of my daughter’s dog Gabbi. My daughter is a senior in college and her work load has proven too much for her to have a puppy running around her apartment while trying to study and go to class. So Ms. Gabbi has turned my house upside down!

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Tip of the Day: Get the Best Price by Asking Questions

Tip of the Day: Get the Best Price by Asking Questions

I have noticed in our retail flooring industry that the manufacturer sometimes has a problem communicating to the customer about how she can save money on her flooring purchase.

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Leave the Vinegar in the Salad and Not on the Hardwood

Leave the Vinegar in the Salad and Not on the Hardwood

I have decided to tackle the myth that vinegar and water is the best cleaning method for hardwood floors. This method should be avoided if possible...

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It's Football Season!  Let the Spillabration Begin.

It’s Football Season! Let the Spillabration Begin.

With football season kicking off across the nation last week it is a good time to talk about how to clean up spills that hit your carpet. It is fun to have a game party, but the stains on the carpet may last a lot longer than the fun!

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3 In 1 Hardwood Approach

3 In 1 Hardwood Approach

Here is a really cool idea marketing all three types of hardwood construction. Home Legend has designed a display board that tells the whole story about...

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Much to Consider with Media Rooms

Much to Consider with Media Rooms

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As I researched this topic, I found that 9 out of 10 photos of media rooms have been adorned with carpet on the floor. Sound bouncing and echoing off the walls and floors just doesn’t set the desired mood when entertaining guests.

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Revisiting the Carpet Fiber That Has Me

Revisiting the Carpet Fiber That Has Me “Floored”

In my 18 years in the flooring industry I’ve seen a lot. I’m not easily impressed. I might have even called myself jaded. Until...

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