Certain areas in a home beg to be carpeted. Bedrooms, living rooms, and playrooms are all high traffic areas where people want to feel cozy and comfortable. Carpet manufacturers have stepped up their game in carpet design options and durability.... Read More

For years, homeowners have preferred hardwood flooring. These floors are an investment because they’re timeless and durable. On top of that, you can choose from different colors, stains, and grains to get the look you want.  Because hardwood floors are popular,... Read More

How can myths sound so right yet still be wrong? Take the one that says homeowners need to do a big remodeling project (think HGTV gut rehab) to get a worthwhile return on investment or happiness. Not necessarily, according to... Read More

There are so many good reasons for home improvement — even in a tough economy. You may want to boost your home’s future sales value, add livable space, refresh an aging room or feature. Or you may just want to... Read More

You can make your garage look a lot better by updating just the floors. Yes, garages deserve love, too. And new garage flooring is a relatively simple improvement that can make a big difference in how the space looks and... Read More

An egress window looks like a regular window but opens fully to allow a person to escape a building in an emergency -- for example, a house fire. In fact, these windows are essentially escape hatches. Most local building codes... Read More

If you have pets or kids or are generally accident-prone, you may need some heavy-duty floors. And you may be exploring laminate flooring, thanks to its durability. Laminate flooring balances that resistance to wear and tear with an attractive style... Read More

Kitchens are showing more personality these days. As they’ve become a hub, they’re not just for cooking and eating. We’ve been using them for all kinds of activities. We want our kitchens to reveal our interests and taste but still... Read More

Spending so much time in your kitchen during the pandemic may have sparked daydreams about a redo. What if the space could draw family and friends with a warm, inviting, and natural look? And what if that natural kitchen was... Read More