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8 Must-Know Tricks for Cleaning Hardwood Floors

Hardwood floors are more complicated to keep intact than you may have thought. Use these tips to keep them looking polished for years. Find out all the tips here .

The Clever Trick That Will Save Your Floors From Salt This Winter

Winter weather is pretty and fun until 1.) white snow becomes brown slush and 2.) your wood floors are covered in salt dust. Salt dust is what I call the white stains your shoes leave after walking through a driveway or sidewalk which has salt on it to prevent ice from forming. The salt is great, the salt dust is not. And, if you don't clean the stains quickly enough, they could permanently damage wood floors. Find out how to protect your floors here .

#Thursday'sThoughts: Pebble Tile

Now-a-days, there's a plethora of options you have when you're picking out tile selections. It's certainly not just ceramic tile, anymore! One up-and-coming option you now have to choose from is pebble tile. Pebble tile appears just how it sounds - like pebbles; however, these particular pebbles are a little more sophisticated than what you'll find lying around in your back lawn. Skim through some beautful pebble tile models, below.  Image via www.houzz.com Image via www.carlaaston.com Image via www.atticmag.com Image via www.rochellelynne.com

10 Advantages to Hardwood Floors

Whether you're building a new home or simply updating your existing one, hardwood flooring should be on your to-do list. Consider the following advantages when you choose to install hardwood floors. Image via www.datanetyazilim.com Cuts down on allergens - If you suffer from allergies, just think of all the dust and allergens that get trapped in your carpets each year. Although there are vacuum cleaners that can steam and scrub your floors, hardwood alleviates the issue of allergens being trapped.  Easy to clean - Hardwood floors are fairly easy to maintain and clean. Dry mopping your floors regularly and mopping with little water and a cleaning product made for hardwood is the best way to get hardwood floors sparkling clean.  High resale value - It might cost you a few more dollars to initially install, but if you ever decide to sell your home, hardwood floors will be a real selling point. Hardwood is also versatile, so no matter what someone's style is, the...

Featured Flooring: Somerset Hardwood

Somerset flooring is an excellent option to consider when you are interested in hard wood flooring. Somerset carries styles that appear sleek and modern, as well as flooring that has a more rustic, textured appeal. No matter what style you are looking for, Somerset can help you meet your needs. They ha several collections including: hand crafted, color strip, home style, high-gloss, classic, character, specialty, wide plank, and color plank . You can take a look at these collections on Somerset's official website, but just as a little preview, take a sneak peek at Somerset's ever-popular Classic Collection .   All Images via www.somersetfloors.com Sources www.somersetfloors.com