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Since we posted our article last month about ‘Winter Cold Causing Problems with Your Hardwoods’, we’ve had a handful of people ask us about different humidifier options for their home. As we explained, along with the cold winter weather comes dry air. To stay toasty warm in our homes, we sometimes crank up the heater, which adds […]

During these cold winter nights, do you hear your house speaking to you? Yes, I’m talking about those creaking and cracking noises from your floors. Much like anything else in nature, your hardwood floors can get stressed, especially with drastic temperature changes. So when you hear those strange noises in your house at night, it’s […]

Over time, the shiny finish of your beautiful hardwood floor is slowly removed by the friction of day-to-day living. It’s only natural for the top layer to get thinner and duller, with more scratches and tiny dents. Problems start to arise if you let that protective coat deteriorate for too long. Eventually it will expose […]

We hear the same question from many of our customers… “What is the best product to clean our hardwood floors?” What many people don’t know is that there are many cleaners sold in stores that claim to be good for wood floors but can actually damage your them.  In particular, oil soap cleaners can build […]

Hardwood floors are a beautiful asset to add to your home. Protect their warmth and character with simple ways to prevent damage. Dirt and Grit Each day we unknowingly track dirt and sand into our home, which can be your hardwood floors worst enemy. They act like sandpaper on the finish, causing scratches, dents and […]

If you are unsure whether or not your wood flooring needs to be refinished, try giving it a quick test to determine whether your hardwood floor’s finish has faded or is just simply dirty. First, find an area of your floor that receives heavy traffic. Take a table spoon of water and pour it onto […]