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How to Prevent Scratches on Hardwood Floors

Hardwood floors are a great investment in the value of your home. They are both classic and classy. They can be adapted to many different styles of decor, from sleek contemporary to rustic. If you are fortunate enough to have older hardwoods or if you made that investment after the…

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Rustic Flooring Options: Finding Your Perfect Match

It seems like everything today is “trending” as technology and social media drive and promote what’s popular. And why wouldn’t we all want our homes to look like we are paying attention to what is on trend at the moment? For many of us, following trends is impractical and, to…

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The Advantages of Luxury Vinyl Flooring

Luxury Vinyl flooring, known as Luxury Vinyl Plank (LVP) or Luxury Vinyl Tile (LVT), has become a favorite among both homeowners and professionals who are currently looking to upgrade floors. What exactly is Luxury Vinyl Flooring and what are the biggest advantages? Keep reading to find out!What is Luxury Vinyl?Whether…

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Carpet Patterns that Never Go Out of Style

Patterned carpet or area rugs are a fantastic way to freshen up your space with a surprising touch of color and texture. If it’s time to update your look, and you are considering a slightly bolder approach to floor coverings, read below for guidelines to choosing one that will suit…

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Low Maintenance Carpet Options for Busy Households

Carpets are cozy, there is no doubt about that. They feel great underfoot and can make your home feel warmer and quieter, which is great if you live in a cooler climate or have little feet, pitter-pattering through your space. What isn’t great about carpet is that it can wear…

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How to Choose the Color of Your Tile Grout

Bathroom tile flooring | Lake Forest Flooring

Choosing the perfect tile for your space is always so much fun, as well as creating a layout that looks amazing! The final step in any tile job is the grout. You don’t want to ignore this step and botch the finished results, so how do you go about choosing…

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Floor Maintenance Tips for Busy Households

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Given how fast life moves these days, who has time to clean? Between work, family and other obligations, there aren’t enough hours in the day, especially for chores. The key is to establish a sustainable routine to stay on top of cleaning, especially when it comes to hard surface floors.…

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Weather-Resistant Flooring for Outdoor Spaces

Although many of us may still need dress in layers at the moment, summer is just around the corner. Now is the perfect time to assess outdoor living spaces, to make sure that they are ready for warmer temperatures. There are many options when it comes to upgrading outdoor flooring.…

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Flooring for Small Spaces

Flooring | Lake Forest Flooring

When you are short on space, maximizing it is the name of the game. Small homes can be wonderfully cozy but also run the danger of appearing cluttered, cramped, or busy. Believe it or not, flooring can actually make your small space feel more expansive than it is, or unintentionally…

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Budget Friendly Flooring Options

Hardwood flooring | Lake Forest Flooring

In this economy, when dollars are not stretching as far as they once did, it’s hard to rationalize spending money on anything that isn’t absolutely necessary. Although new floors are not usually do-or-die, nor are they the least significant redecorating expense, they do make a big impact and represent a…

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Top Alternatives To Hardwood Flooring

Hardwood flooring | Lake Forest Flooring

True hardwood flooring, typically made from tree species such as oak and maple, was the industry standard in older homes. There weren’t many hard flooring options for homes built prior to the 1970’s, especially for living areas (not bathrooms or kitchens), so wood floors are commonly found throughout homes from…

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Area Rug Placement Guide

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Area rugs, which can range in size, are a fantastic and decorative way to cover some floor space in a room or protect flooring in high-traffic situations. Their purpose varies; they can be used to designate how an area will be used, add a pop of color to decor, or…

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