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The Flooring Trend for 2010: Hardwood

If you are looking to update your home flooring this year, you will want to go with the clean classic option of hardwood. People are choosing hardwood floors for several reasons. First: Hardwood floors are easy to clean. Carpet requires frequent spot cleaning and shampooing, especially if you have a busy household. With well finished hardwood floors, you can easily wipe up a spill, and sweep with a dust mop instead of lugging around a heavy vacuum, and occasionally use a damp mop to shine it up. Second: Hardwood floors never go out of style. Hardwood floors have been used … Continue reading →

Cleaning and Polishing Wood Floors

One of the things that have stumped me the most is caring for our wood floors. We love hardwood floors because of their beauty and the fact that they don’t promote allergies or asthma, the way traditional carpeting does. We had hardwood floors in our last home, and we have them in this one (with the exception of the the family room, the kitchen and the bathrooms). Over the years, I have tried a few different things to get the hardwood floors clean and looking beautiful. When we were showing our home, potential buyers commented on how lovely our floors … Continue reading →

Cleaning Those Wooden Floors

Wooden floors are a beautiful addition to any home but like all things, they require care and attention in order to look their best. Here are some tips to keep them looking shiny and clean, no matter how you may really feel deep inside about things made from wood. Polishing Be the first on your block to make your own floor polish. Combine 2 cups of mineral oil with 1-teaspoon beeswax. Heat mixture in a double boiler until it melts and blends. Wait until it cools to apply to floor with a soft cloth. Most experts agree that polish should … Continue reading →

Decorating for an Allergy Free Home

As I get older, my allergies get worse. Elements I used in decorating my home 7 years ago, no longer work for me. In addition, I have noticed that people with asthma who come to my house also have problems. Some might say that I just need to put more effort into cleaning my house, but that is not the problem. The problem is that I have 2 dogs and a cat, and that vaccuming and dusting causes an allergic reaction for me. This means I have alot of changes to make. After spending some time exploring our options, here … Continue reading →

How to Remove a Splinter

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Growing up, we had hardwood floors. I bet you can see where this is going: I ended up with a lot of splinters thanks to those floors! Many a tortured hour were spent under the bright lights in the kitchen while my dad dug splinters out of my feet and I squirmed and complained. Okay, maybe it wasn’t actually HOURS, but it sure felt that way! Something so small as a sliver of wood (or glass, or metal) can be a huge pain when it gets stuck under the skin. There are different things you can try to get a … Continue reading →

Quick Ways to Boost the Value of Your Home

The news for reselling a home is pretty depressing. Sales of existing homes are at their lowest point since the 1996, and home values are dropping faster than ever. But sometimes you just need to sell your home, and there is nothing else to do. If you are in this situation, or if you just want to boost your home’s value for a possible refinance, there are some smart moves that you can make. While redoing the kitchens and bathrooms are always a plus, they are expensive and time consuming. Instead focus on some quick tips that will pay off. … Continue reading →