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Solid hardwood vs engineered wood floors
When you think of wood flooring, your first thought is likely solid hardwood. Natural wood plank floor, traditionally made from oak, pine or maple, is indeed a popular and beautiful floor. Today’s hardwood floors encompass new materials that are more environmentally friendly such as cork or bamboo. The category of wood flooring also includes man-made […]
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Make the most of your carpet budget
We’ve been helping Indianapolis homeowners carpet their homes for decades. Our showroom carries carpets that work well in starter homes, large executive homes and everything in between. We make a point of carrying carpet that also works with budgets big and small. We know that flooring is an important investment in your home. Here are […]
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Tips to make a kitchen backsplash more affordable
Looking to update your kitchen without spending a fortune? A tile backsplash is a budget-friendly way to freshen up your kitchen. It’s a small investment with big payoffs. Kitchen improvements are always top of the list for adding value to your home. Adding a tile backsplash is a simple way to do just that with […]
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Practical floors for a playroom
The playroom is probably one of the happiest rooms in your house. Until it comes time for cleaning. Kids are tough on floors! You want to make sure you have a floor in your playroom that can stand up to serious wear and tear; is easy to clean; and is comfortable and fun – just […]
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Putting together a flooring budget
You’re ready to buy new flooring for your living room, bedroom or perhaps an entire floor of your home. What’s the first step? Setting a budget. Flooring is a major component of your home and new floors are a significant investment for most people. Certainly the type of flooring will impact your budget – hardwood […]
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Indianapolis Area Rug Winner: Debra B. (March 2015)
Our Indianapolis flooring store selected another lucky Rug-A-Month Giveaway recipient: Debra Bunnell from Indianapolis, Indiana. After Debra’s name was randomly selected from our website entries, she stopped by the store to pick out her new area rug. She chose this beautiful patterned rug that she plans to put in her family room. We think it […]
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Best outdoor and patio floors
As the weather warms, thoughts turn to family dinners outside, graduation open houses, summer entertaining. Whether you have an existing outdoor space or are planning to add one this year. We’ve got some great recommendations on the best flooring choices for your outdoor deck or patio. Outdoor flooring options seem at first to be fairly […]
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Spring cleaning tips for different types of floors
Spring is here! We’re opening windows to let spring breezes air out the house. And many of us are ready to do some deep cleaning, It’s time to get the dirt and grime that has settled into the house over the long winter out of the house and freshen things up for the bright days […]
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Go trendy with area rugs
Have you ever watched a home design show or read an article or looked on Pinterest and gotten the urge to do some redecorating? We know we have! Sometimes you want to do something new in your home decor but you don’t have the budget for a total redesign. Or maybe you like your great […]
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Best carpet for busy homes
One morning you sit down at the kitchen table with your cup of coffee and before you look at today’s schedule on your mobile, you glance at the living room. In the early morning light you notice a distinct worn path – straight from the kitchen to the stairs. No matter how often you vacuum, […]
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Making hardwood floor trends work for you
Hardwood flooring comes in such a wide variety – different species of wood (oak, maple, pine, cherry, teak…) and then within each species you also can choose shades of color – reds, browns, grays, blacks… Every few years we notice that some species and shades of hardwood flooring rise above others. They become more popular […]
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Getting the most out of your flooring budget
When it’s time to shop for new flooring in Indianapolis you have no shortage of options. Large hardware stores. Discount stores. Online vendors. Family-run stores. How do you choose the best place to get your new carpet, hardwood or tile? Does it even make a difference? How do you compare one store to another? We […]
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Four common myths about area rugs
Area rugs are popping up in more and more designer showcases. Even as they gain in popularity, they might be one of the most misunderstood types of flooring. Many people assume that area rugs are expensive works of art – floor coverings carefully handcrafted in another country that must be treated with special care. In […]
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Best floors for allergy sufferers
If you suffer from common indoor allergies such as dust, mold and mildew, your choice of floor covering can make a difference in the quality of your life. You might think you have limited choices in floor coverings but that’s not true. Let’s look at some of the best floor options for people suffering with […]
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Signs it’s time to replace your carpet
With proper care and maintenance, your carpet should last for years. How many years? That depends on the wear and tear on your carpet but you’ll want replace most carpets in 10-15 years for best indoor air quality. Over time dust and dirt settles in beneath the carpet padding that you can’t remove with a […]