Floors

• Installing Prefinished Hardwood Floors

  Construction How-To, Flooring Installation, Floors, Hardwood, Projects September 23, 2015 Sonia

  

                By Larry Walton Photos by Tim Walton

  

• Adding a Medallion to a Tile Floor

  Construction How-To, Decorating, Flooring Installation, Floors, Tile February 4, 2015 Sonia

  

  Setting a Medallion in a Tile Floor By Larry Walton Photos By Bruce W. Smith

  

• Can I heat my house with a water heater? Or should I use a boiler?

  Air Conditioner, Alternative Heating, Alternative Methods of Heating, Energy Efficiency, Flooring Installation, Floors, PEX, Plumbing - Directory, Radiant Heat May 2, 2014 Sonia

  by Brian Whitehurst of Pexheat.com We at Pexheat.com get asked this question a lot. I would like to take this chance to outline some of the important details worth considering when selecting a heat plant for your home, shop or business. After looking at these 4 points you should be able to determine if a water heater is applicable to […]

  

• Repair a Carpet Bubble

  Carpet, Construction How-To, Floors April 9, 2014 Sonia

  

                A “bubble” in wall-to-wall carpet is an area of the rug that lifts above the subfloor and creates unsightly hills or ridges in the finished surface. It can cost around $200 per room to have the carpet professionally re-stretched to eliminate these bubbles. However, there’s a simple method to repair the carpet that […]

  

• Easy-To-Install Flooring for the DIY’er

  Construction How-To, Flooring Installation, Floors, Hardwood, Laminate and Engineered, Tile, Vinyl March 10, 2014 Sonia

  

                    Easy Installation makes Homeowners happy. By Matt Weber

  

• Floor Protection for Garages and Workshops

  Construction How-To, Flooring Installation, Floors, Garages September 16, 2013 Sonia

  

              Floor protection is a great way to dress up garages, workshops and “man caves”. From residential tool cribs to professional auto shops, protective covers are popular anywhere people are tired of looking at ugly oil stains or discolored concrete. Installing a resilient covering is an easy project you can complete in a single afternoon, […]

  

• 15 Tips for Tile Installation

  Construction How-To, Floors, Tile, Tile May 14, 2013 Sonia

  

  When it’s time to hit the hard stuff—tile—keep these tips in mind for a successful installation. By Matt Weber

  

• Installing a Hardwood Border and Feature

  Construction How-To, Flooring Installation, Floors, Hardwood February 11, 2013 Sonia

  

  By Rob Robillard   Hardwoods floors offer an unrivaled sense of quality that survives home building trends and decorating fads. Hardwood flooring includes many species of wood and finishes, ranging from traditional classics such as oak and ash to contemporary styles like maple and the unusual patterns of exotic hardwoods like Brazilian Tigerwood or African Sapele. If your personal style […]

  

• Elastilon Flooring System – As easy as 1-2-3

  Construction How-To, DIY Updates, Flooring Installation, Floors, Hardwood, Laminate and Engineered, Latest Home Improvement Products November 15, 2012 Sonia

  

            Elastilon, the Self Adhesive Installation System for hardwood floors is changing the way floors are being installed around the world. It’s fast, simple and hassle free. Elastilon replaces nails, nailing guns, compressors, messy adhesives, specialized trowels and their chemical cleaners with one simple installation tool–a utility knife. Elastilon used in the installation of solid and […]

  

• Hardwood Flooring Tips From a Pro

  Construction How-To, Flooring Installation, Floors, Hardwood September 6, 2012 Sonia

  

  By Rob Robillard                 If you’re like most people you probably love the look and charm of a hardwood floor. Hardwood floors never go out of fashion and can add real value to your home. I have hardwood flooring in every room in my house and I love it. Hardwood floors are durable […]