Tag Archives: flooring

Garage Floor Tiles

Posted on May 2, 2012 by handymanmatters.com

Garage floors are exposed to a selection of corrosive substances every day. Chemicals like grease, battery acids, antifreeze solutions, salt and motor oil will corrode concrete after prolonged exposure. Despite this, garage floors are usually the most neglected portion of … Continue reading →

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Refinishing Your Wood Flooring

Posted on April 18, 2012 by handymanmatters.com

It may be time to refinish your wood flooring and make it look new again. How do you know it is time to refinish the floor?  Do this simple step: Go to the area where the floor is mostly used. … Continue reading →

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The Trend Towards Bamboo Flooring

Posted on March 14, 2012 by handymanmatters.com

Though bamboo is technically a grass, it makes excellent flooring material, being harder than most hardwoods! Bamboo floors have been measured at higher strengths than maple and oak and are more flexible, which is the perfect combination for a long … Continue reading →

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Seven Ways to Modernize Your Home

Posted on March 9, 2012 by handymanmatters.com

Modern design, with clean lines and a good connection to the outdoors, will be the leading housing trend for the next few years. In response to a more complex world, homebuyers respond to spaces that are simple, light, and soothing. … Continue reading →

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Decorating with Ceramic Tiles

Posted on January 23, 2012 by handymanmatters.com

Ceramic tiles are one great option for adding color and style to your home.  The variety of styles and types give them greater versatility for all kinds of applications. Ceramic tiles are among the most durable flooring options available.  A … Continue reading →

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Ways to Modernize Your Home

Posted on January 19, 2012 by handymanmatters.com

Modern design, with clean lines and a good connection to the outdoors is the leading housing trend these days.  Homebuyers are responding more to simple spaces that are light, soothing and uncluttered with the clean lines of a modern house. … Continue reading →

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The Advantages of Wood Flooring

Posted on January 3, 2012 by handymanmatters.com

Although plush carpeting is an easy alternative to floor decorations, home designers are now setting a new trend with hardwood flooring.  There are many reasons to go with this choice, including the permanent value this adds to a home, its … Continue reading →

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What You Need To Know About Porcelain Floor Tiles?

Posted on October 7, 2011 by handymanmatters.com

Are you trying to decide which tile to use, porcelain floor tiles or ceramic tiling? Both have good and bad characteristics. They both come in unlimited variety of colors and designs. Porcelain floor tiles are among the popular types, available … Continue reading →

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DIY Hardwood Flooring

Posted on September 2, 2011 by handymanmatters.com

Properly-fitted wooden flooring can look fantastic in your home and with a small amount of DIY knowledge, it’s fairly easy to do the job yourself. The following tips, along with a bit of graft and the right tools, should deliver … Continue reading →

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Keep Your Hard Floors Looking as Good as New

Posted on August 17, 2011 by handymanmatters.com

If you are one of the many American homeowners who recently have replaced the carpeting in your home with hard flooring, you’re probably already looking for ways to keep it as beautiful and fresh as it was the day it … Continue reading →

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