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4 floors that look JUST like wood (without the worry!)
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4 mins

4 floors that look JUST like wood (without the worry!)

Love the look of wood floors, but not the upkeep (or the risk or water damage)? This list of floors that look just like wood are perfect for households who want the beauty of wood floor without the worries.While they are beautiful, wood floors are...

4 floors that keep your home cool (and look great)
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3 mins

4 floors that keep your home cool (and look great)

Warm and cozy may be fine in the winter, but this is Wisconsin. Our summers get hot and humid. When the mercury rises, warm and cozy goes right out the window—especially under your feet. You want coolness all around you; that’s why we’ve put...

5 tips so you & your home survive the heat (without AC)
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2 mins

5 tips so you & your home survive the heat (without AC)

We’re going to state the obvious: it’s hot. And humid. Our Midwestern summer is in full swing, and the heat and humidity can feel suffocating and even damage you and your home. That’s right, the heat can even take a toll on your home,...

4 floors perfect for gray rooms
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4 mins

4 floors perfect for gray rooms

They say gray is the new neutral, and it shows; gray rooms are becoming increasingly popular in today’s homes. Once you make your gray paint choice, though, your next design choice becomes obvious: what kind of floor looks best in a gray...

4 cleaning tasks to add to your fall to-do list
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3 mins

4 cleaning tasks to add to your fall to-do list

Now that Labor Day is done, we can start using the ‘fall’ word. After all, apple orchards are opening, trees are starting to turn beautiful autumn colors, and kids are heading back to school. Fall also brings a fall maintenance checklist for...

4 budget-friendly flooring tips
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2 mins

4 budget-friendly flooring tips

The reasons for floor replacement are endless: you’re sick of the rips, scratches, and stains; those outdated floors are, well, outdated; you need a better flooring that can take kid, pet, or heavy traffic… Whatever your reason is, or how big your...

4 (beautiful!) outdoor ideas for porcelain tile
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2 mins

4 (beautiful!) outdoor ideas for porcelain tile

“Can porcelain tile be used outside?” The answer to this question is a resounding YES! In addition to being beautiful and coming in a variety of styles—any shape and color you can think of—porcelain tile is highly durable with a low water...

4 bathroom tile trends you’ll love
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2 mins

4 bathroom tile trends you’ll love

Your bathroom may not be the most exciting part of your home, but it can be. New tile trends, new styles are coming out every day that can make your bathroom a statement piece that you can be proud of. Here are our favorite new bathroom tile...

3 things to consider when buying the right vacuum
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3 mins

3 things to consider when buying the right vacuum

The days of heading to the local store and picking out the lone vacuum cleaner in stock is over. Today, there are a lot of vacuum cleaners on the market; choosing the best vacuum cleaner for your home may not seem earth-shattering, but can have...

10 tips for protecting your floors this winter
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4 mins

10 tips for protecting your floors this winter

Winter is hard on all kinds of floors: hardwood, carpet, laminate, vinyl. Between all the snow, ice, gravel, and all the other “stuff” that comes with winter, wet feet (and paws) can do quite the number on your home. You know what we’re talking...