Hiring a Contractor

Guide to Hiring a Contractor One of the biggest mistakes made when hiring a contractor by a homeowner is failure to check the references. I often hear, "Oh , so and so told me about him" When I ask did you call any of the previous customers? "No". "Did you checkout any of his previous work?" "No". You get the picture. When the contractor defaults, the homeowner is amazed. THEN they start to check and find out the contractor didn't finish his last three jobs, was late or behind schedule, the ...

Stripping Hardwood Floors - Bring Back the Shine to Your Floor

As hardwood floors age, they tend to lose some of their shine and texture. Their finishing coating also tends to decrease in color intensity over time. Stripping hardwood floors of old coating and applying new coating is one way to bring back their old shine and texture. In fact, stripping is a commonly used technique in restoring or refinishing hardwood floors. It is a less costly way than replacing the entire hardwood flooring. At some point, however, you may have to weigh stripping vs ...

Hardwood Floor Care: Do's and Don'ts

Realize that if you choose to have hardwood flooring in your home, you'll have to learn the proper hardwood floor care to ensure that your floor remains in good shape. It is especially vital if you have your floor installed in a high-traffic area in your home, such as the living room and kitchen. Over time, hardwood floors lose their shine and texture so care & maintenance is essential. Maintenance of hardwood floors involves cleaning them regularly. However, you'll need to be especially ...