“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...
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...
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...
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...
There are a million different tips on the internet about deep cleaning hardwood floors: use ammonia and water, don’t clean with ammonia cleaner, combine vinegar and water, only use water. Really, the basic steps of deep cleaning hardwood...
Hardwood floors are one of the most durable flooring options, and also one of the vulnerable during our Wisconsin winters. With all the time and money you’ve invested in your wood floors, you don’t want to “throw them to the wolves”: the...
It’s not another sweater. The ultimate gift for that person in your life who has everything is not in a department store on Black Friday. When racking your mind for gift ideas, give that gift recipient the gift that is next to...
It’s time to set realistic New Year’s resolutions that you can (actually) stick to. While everyone else is making plans for their new workout schedule or starting their diet, you’re looking for New Year’s resolutions that you can fulfill....
Every home has high traffic areas: your living room or family room, stairway, hallways, front foyers—any room of your home that is “lived in.” These are the rooms that take a beating from frequent foot (and paw) traffic: the stairway you use...
We’re stating the obvious: home projects do not always go as planned. A little bit of research can go a long way toward a smooth project, especially when it comes to installing new floors in your basement. Whether you’re looking forward to...
