by Ashley Awesompants | Jan 7, 2022 | Flooring, Maintenance
If you are a homeowner, you know that personal touches, love, and memories, are really what makes a house a home. For many, this can be as simple as having all of their loved ones at home each night, slumbering under the same roof. For others, it can mean filling the...
by Ann Jarema | Jul 29, 2019 | Common Issues, Environment, Flooring, Maintenance
If you have hardwood flooring, you’ve probably noticed that cracks seem to appear in the winter, and then disappear or fade away in the summer. This is not a sign of a problem with your flooring though, as this shrinkage and expansion is quite normal. In fact, wooden...
by Ann Jarema | Jun 4, 2019 | Environment, Flooring, Maintenance
“If all mankind were to disappear, the world would regenerate back to the rich state of equilibrium that existed ten thousand years ago. If insects were to vanish, the environment would collapse into chaos.” E. O. Wilson If you’ve never heard of powderpost beetles,...
by Adam Purvis | Jan 29, 2016 | Common Issues, Maintenance
A common issue with hardwood flooring is gaps and separations between planks. Hardwood flooring is a natural product that is affected by variations in temperature and humidity. During warm, humid summers hardwood absorbs moisture and expands. Conversely, dry winter...
by Adam Purvis | Dec 15, 2014 | Common Issues, Do's and Don'ts, Maintenance
Pictured: Hampton Saddle It is the most wonderful time of the year! …but not always for your hardwood floors. Between weather, hosting parties, and decorating, holiday festivities can take a toll on your floors. A great article by Daniel J. Praz of Mr. Sandless,...
by Adam Purvis | Jun 2, 2014 | Common Issues, Installation, Maintenance
If you are here, then you probably already have an idea of what wood floor cupping is. Chances are, though, you are either wanting to learn more or are trying to figure out what to do now that you are faced with a problem. Wood floor cupping is a scary concept for...