Category: Flooring
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What to Consider When Selecting Oak Flooring
Oak flooring shows up on plan sheets for a reason. It wears hard, finishes clean, and blends across many design briefs. Yet two comparable submittals can behave quite differently on site. Getting the choice right starts with how the floor will actually be lived on. Many teams want a fast way to vet options without…
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What to Consider When Selecting Oak Flooring
Oak flooring shows up on plan sheets for a reason. It wears hard, finishes clean, and blends across many design briefs. Yet two comparable submittals can behave quite differently on site. Getting the choice right starts with how the floor will actually be lived on. Many teams want a fast way to vet options without…
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Is carpet in a dining area ever a good idea?
Choosing the right flooring for a dining room isn’t always straightforward. Carpet might sound appealing – it’s soft underfoot and instantly makes the space feel warm and inviting – but the dining area sits right at the crossroads of spills, crumbs and constant footfall, which can make it feel like a risky choice. If you’ve…
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Mohawk Industries Plans Upcoming Leadership Transition
Mohawk Industries, Inc. (NYSE: MHK) today announced that James F. Brunk, the Company’s Chief Financial Officer, plans to retire, effective April 1, 2026, and Nicholas P. Manthey, Vice President of Corporate Finance and Investor Relations, will succeed Mr. Brunk as Mohawk’s next chief financial officer. “It has been a privilege to serve as CFO at…
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6 Must-Have Features for Modern Entryways
Designing a modern entryway is about creating a functional, weather-ready space that enhances safety and convenience. This is especially relevant for homeowners in regions with dramatic seasonal shifts. In Colorado, for example, the last months of 2025 have brought a notable change. After an unusually dry fall, forecasters predicted a series of snowstorms that could…
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Where to buy bathroom flooring online
Choosing where to buy bathroom flooring can make or break your renovation. With so many materials, finishes and retailers to explore online, knowing where to start can feel overwhelming. The best bathroom retailers help your budget go further, offering designs that look bespoke without breaking the bank. And if you’re after something more luxurious, there’s…
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I tested the Philips OneUP 5000 Series Electric Mop
You can trust Homebuilding & Renovating. Our expert reviewers spend hours testing and comparing products and materials in order to help you choose the best for your home and garden. Find out more about how we test. I’ll admit to feeling sceptical about trying the Philips OneUp 5000 Series Electric Mop, wondering if it was…
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How to clean skirting boards without leaving dirt behind
Skirting boards rarely get a second glance, but look closely and you’ll see they’re doing more than you realise. They protect walls, frame floors, and, inevitably, gather a fair bit of dust in the process. In fact, skirting boards might be one of the most overlooked details in a home. Clean trim can completely change…
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Polished concrete vs microcement flooring: Which surface to choose for your home?
To the untrained eye, polished concrete and microcement flooring appear similar. Both of these hard floor surfaces are easy to clean, should withstand significant wear, and can lend a contemporary, industrial-tinted aesthetic to living spaces. Look more closely you’ll start to notice significant differences between the two types of flooring, from their ease of installation…