Having high-quality hardwood floors increases your home’s value, and so it’s important to keep them in good condition. However, it can be difficult determining if you need to get your floors refinished. Do a few scratches from moving furniture or your pets running around the house warrant redoing your floors? Keep reading to learn more about when to redo your floors, how much it will cost, how long the project will take, and more. [Read more…]
Questions You Should Ask Before Signing a Hardwood Flooring Installation Contract
When you hire a new Chicago contractor it’s important to conduct the proper research and ask the right questions so that you can feel confident about your choice. While receiving a professional recommendation from a trusted friend or family member always makes the process easier, it’s still important to properly vet your contractor so that there are fewer surprises once the project is underway.
Hardwood Flooring Do’s and Don’ts
Hardwood flooring is a major investment and requires dutiful care and maintenance to prolong its lifespan and continued enjoyment. Although hardwood flooring is considered to be a rather versatile floor material, it is important that you are aware of the general do’s and don’ts of having wood floors in your home. No matter what you do, your wood floor will age over time, however there are numerous steps you can take to protect your wood flooring and keep it in pristine condition. [Read more…]
Wood Flooring Projects – Should You DIY or Hire a Professional?
Common wood flooring projects in Naperville and the Chicago suburbs include wood flooring installation, floor refinishing or sanding, wood flooring replacement and upgrading from carpet to wood flooring. Depending on your comfort level of handling home-maintenance projects, including factors like your budget and timeframe, you may consider hiring a professional wood flooring expert to complete one of these projects in your home or attempt to complete the project on your own. [Read more…]