One of the easiest and more effective ways to increase the value of your home is to replace the old and battered flooring that you currently have. Floors take the most wear and tear of any feature of your home. Generations of parents, kids, toys, pets, shoes, furniture, and elements from outside including water, sunlight, and dirt all take their toll on your flooring.
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As the leading Chicago hardwood flooring dealer and installer, Home Carpet One knows that hardwoods are simply never going out of style. They’ve been around for hundreds of years, and yet hardwood floors remain not only the most sought-after, but also the most valued luxury material in homes around the world.
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There are various pros and cons for each choice, it just depends on your budget, your priorities, and what you think will work best in your home, for your lifestyle. Read on to learn more about the differences and similarities between these two popular flooring materials.
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Many home-owners know about the ecological benefits of choosing bamboo flooring – bamboo is a fast-growing grass that can be harvested again and again without killing the plant – but cork flooring is now becoming an increasingly popular option for the savvy, style-conscious home-owner looking for an eco-friendly alternative to hardwood.
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When you're looking to maximize your livable space in your Chicago home you may want to consider redoing your basement. While you may have viewed it primarily as a place for storage, with a little tender care it can become an excellent place for entertaining or for a children’s place space. After you have hired a contractor to build out your space and paint, flooring is the finishing touch to complete the look. Today's basement flooring options are as diverse, durable and colorful as your design imagination.
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When selecting a new hardwood floor for your home, there can be some uncertainty and anxiety when confronted with all of the choices. With new technology available, there are beautiful engineered hardwood flooring systems that satisfy even the most discerning buyers. There are three different types of installations regarding an engineered hardwood. Each has its advantages and disadvantages, yet all three have a wide spectrum of species and stains. In the following, I will discuss the three types, and moreover, how each system is different than the next.
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