Articles In 'Tips'

By John Dupra, Posted in Press, Tips

I was invited to be on the always entertaining Behind the Studs podcast with Colin and Jimmy. We had a lot more fun talking about flooring than anyone would have expected.... read more.

• February 12, 2020

By John Dupra, Posted in Tips

Did you know your floors could make you sick? A customer came to us after a series of unfortunate health issues. They were having health complications that would simply not clear up.... read more.

• May 06, 2019

By John Dupra, Posted in Tips

The question I get a lot is, “John, I have kids, and a dog, and an African white rhinoceros, and we’re thinking of getting a saltwater crocodile. What kind of floor should I get? We love the look of hardwood, but will we be relegated to hovering over our house like some otherworldly specter for eternity?”... read more.

• March 20, 2019

By John Dupra, Posted in Tips

I have two small children. That means sleep is not a common thing in my house.  If we do manage to get a quiet moment by getting both kids to sleep, that’s only the first part of the challenge. The next part is actually getting past them to get downstairs without waking them up.... read more.

• June 07, 2018

By Revel Woods, Posted in Tips

Every single hardwood floor appears to be exactly the same. Brown, light brown, lighter brown, dark brown, gray, dark gray, wide, wider, narrow, brown. Maybe if you blur your eyes enough they turn into a Magic Eye? My eyes hurt just thinking about it.  ... read more.

• June 07, 2018

By Revel Woods, Posted in Tips

Not all trees make good hardwood flooring. Likewise, not all hardwood flooring is ideal for all conditions –some are harder than others, they all react to temperature and moisture differently, and they all have a distinctive look.   ... read more.

• June 07, 2018

By John Dupra, Posted in Tips

Mark Twain once said, “It ain’t what you don’t know that gets you in trouble. It’s what you know for sure that just ain’t so.”  ... read more.

• June 07, 2018

By Revel Woods, Posted in Tips

A fun and informative guide to make the best, most educated decision possible when it comes to selecting your hardwood floor, and essentially not screwing up a multi-thousand dollar purchase. You're welcome.  ... read more.

• June 01, 2018