Many new townhome and condo corporations in London require a specific sound rating before hardwood can go over an existing unit. Here is what that actually means and how to plan for it before you buy your flooring.
A home bar takes more abuse than almost any other room in the house, from spilled wine to dropped ice to citrus garnishes hitting the floor. Here is what actually matters when choosing natural stone for that space.
Finding out your hardwood floor has been discontinued right when you need to patch or extend it is more common than most homeowners expect. Here is how to handle it without redoing the whole floor.
Two pieces of the same natural stone product can look noticeably different once they are side by side. Here is why that happens and how to plan for it so your finished floor looks the way you pictured it.
Pulling up old carpet can reveal anything from beautiful original hardwood to a subfloor that needs attention before new flooring goes down. Here is how to find out what you are working with the right way.
A small height difference between a new tile floor and the room beside it is one of the most common surprises after a renovation. Here is why it happens and what your options are for a clean, safe transition.
Well water and mineral rich municipal supplies across parts of Chatham-Kent and the surrounding region leave more than spots on your glassware. Here is how hard water affects natural stone floors and what actually keeps them looking right.
A cottage that sits closed and unheated for months faces flooring stress a full time home never sees. Here is how to choose flooring around Grand Bend and Lambton Shores that holds up to that cycle year after year.
As new apartment buildings rise near the Sarnia waterfront, developers are leaning heavily on low pile carpet for bedrooms and living areas. Here is why that choice is becoming standard, and what it means if you are renting or furnishing a unit.
A little seasonal creak in engineered hardwood is normal, but a squeak that shows up in the first few months or gets louder over time can point to a subfloor or installation issue. Here is how to tell the difference before you call for service.
