Carpet, tile and wood are the most common types of flooring used in both residential and commercial environments. Each of these types of flooring has its own advantages and disadvantages and each also requires different types of care and cleaning. Just as no one flooring type is necessarily better than the others, as it depends on the application, no one cleaning strategy works for all types of flooring. Here are some floor cleaning tips experts recommend for the different types of floors: Carpeting Vacuum thoroughly at least once a week – more often in high-traffic areas. Every 6 –...

Adding a new lamp or lighting fixture is a great way to improve the look of your living space. Even just a simple upgrade can add flair and style to the room, and with a range of options to choose from, you can find something that fits nicely in your home. If you notice that your eyes strain when it gets darker in your home, adding new lighting will be very beneficial to that area. Natural light is great for improving the feel of your home, but you will also want options for brightening the room at night or...

Carpet can hold significant amounts of dust, soil, etc., without appearing to be dirty. According to ShawFloors.com, it has been proven that carpet is actually efficient at keeping small particles like pollen and allergens out of indoor air. In fact, data from a study conducted in Sweden showed that when carpet declined in popularity, the number of people with allergy problems increased. In 2002, two North Carolina schools were the subject of a study by investigators at the RTI (Research Triangle Institute) and the UNC (University of North Carolina). One school was 70 to 75 percent carpeted, while the...

The type of floor installation in areas prone to water and moisture like basements, bathrooms and kitchens, is of paramount importance, but surprisingly, many people make bad decisions and end up with huge hassles. Let’s go through the various choices and see how they fare. The biggest NO is carpeting, and the reason should be a real no-brainer! Solid Wood: Definitely not for below-grade settings like basements, and not recommended for bathrooms, but it might work in a kitchen floor installation. Laminate: In the moisture test, this fares slightly better than solid wood because laminate flooring can be glued...