Polishing your hardwood floors can give them a beautiful shine, but it’s important to be mindful of the products you use and how often you polish. Overuse of polish will result in buildup and, ultimately, a dull appearance. It’s key to know how to properly use polish in order to take care of your hardwood … Read more
Dirt may seem like a minor issue, but it can have a significant impact on the health and appearance of your hardwood floors. Over time, dirt can build up on hardwood floors and cause scratches, dents, and discoloration. There’s three main ways dirt can damage your beautiful hardwoods. Let’s take a look at them. Don’t … Read more
Hardwood flooring is suitable for every house. It can not only be installed in the living room and bedrooms, it can also fit in the kitchen. However, before your house is suitable for wood floors, you must have some considerations. One of them is climate. As wood is a natural material, it reacts to its … Read more
Hardwood flooring has a lot of advantages, ranging from its natural beauty to its amazing insulating properties. It’s no wonder they are one of the top choices for homeowners nowadays. However, hardwood floors have their own set of issues. One of them being pest infestations. The most common wood bugs include termites, powder post beetles, … Read more
You might think that any wood is fit for being turned into hardwood, but this is not true. There are certain woods that may cause allergies and irritation. While there are some universally toxic woods, such as yew, the toxicity of certain species depends on the person. While some people will react negatively to being … Read more
One of the most important but least discussed steps to installing hardwood floors is acclimation. If not acclimated, hardwood can suffer a number of issues over time. As hardwood is made from an organic material (wood), it needs special care and maintenance. One of these precautions is acclimation,which is the process of adjusting the humidity … Read more
The final step of installing hardwood flooring is the finishing. Refinishing is a process in which the wood is brushed over with a particular product in order to enhance its beauty and protect it. Commonly, finish products, like glazes, sealers, or toners, are made out of artificial compounds. While they give the wood an elegant … Read more
Gardens are one of the most enjoyable spaces in a house. They let kids play freely and let you enjoy the outdoors on your own property. However, they can sometimes feel empty. The ideal solution for an empty garden is always a deck. Decks bring a sense of charm, allowing you to hang out or … Read more
Hardwood floors are the pride of every homeowner who has them installed. They are elegant and give your home a fantastic look. No one would want to see them ruined, and that’s why you need to protect them against humidity. Hardwood floors, being made with a natural material -wood-, react to changes in their environment. … Read more
Once you’ve installed the perfect hardwood floors in your home, you’re obviously want to take care of them as much as it’s needed to keep them in their best shape. In order to do this, you’ll need to get not only a cleaning routine, but a guide to solve some problems that might show up … Read more