2018

  • Prevent Scratches On Sealed Concrete

    Sealed concrete floors are smooth and shiny—and have a lovely color—when they are scratch-free and new. Keeping the floor in that wonderful condition is a worthy goal, and it doesn't take much to keep the floor safe from scratches. However, you do need to start early—pretty much when the sealant has dried—and care for the floor frequently. Accidents happen, and there's no way to guarantee that the sealant and floor won't ever be chipped or scratched, but your daily actions help keep the floor looking as good as possible.
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  • Comparing Ceramic And Porcelain Tiles

    Tiles can be made out of a wide variety of different materials, but two of the most common types of tiles are made out of ceramic and porcelain. Though fairly similar in appearance and function, there are a number of distinctive differences between each material. This means that both ceramic and porcelain offer a different set of advantages over one another to your home, and understanding what these advantages are can help you choose the best type of tile for your building needs.
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  • 3 Ways Vinyl Plank Flooring Is Different Than Regular Vinyl

    For a really long time, vinyl flooring has been the forerunner in home flooring options right alongside carpet because of its low cost, easy installation, and the multitude of available designs. There's a new player in the field of vinyl flooring, however, and it is quickly gaining traction as one of the most popular types of home flooring: Vinyl plank flooring. Vinyl plank flooring, which is sometimes referred to as click-together vinyl or click-vinyl, is just like vinyl except it is made in individual planks that go down one at a time instead of as a solid piece.
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  • How To Remove Hardwood Stains

    Do you want to refinish an old piece of furniture? Hardwood flooring, besides being naturally beautiful, is a popular product for crafters in DIYers. This is why many people still prefer natural hardwood furniture over the modular, composite wood products that are becoming so popular. Being able to refinish your  furniture allows you to breathe new life into an old piece years later. If you are going to refinish an old piece of furniture, you need to make sure that you correctly remove the existing stain.
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  • Three No-Tech Security Measures You Should Know About

    If you're like most homeowners, you take the safety and security of your family members and personal property very seriously. You've probably already invested in technology-driven security measures, such as a state-of-the-art smart security system that lets you monitor your home from any remote location. Thanks to modern innovations, homeowners have more security options than at any other time in history. However, technology can't take the place of common sense, and unfortunately, some people allow their dependence on high-tech security systems to cause them to forget about taking simple precautions.
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