21st Jan 2011 @ 4:10 PM

Refinishing hardwood flooring may seem like a daunting task but one couple have revealed how much fun they had tackling the job together. According to the Benacs, writing on their personal blog Everyday Life with the Benacs, they decided to rip up their carpet and inspect the wooden floor beneath i... more »

21st Jan 2011 @ 4:09 PM

With the housing market subdued couples need to make their properties as appealing as possible and investing in an oak worktop could be one way of enticing potential buyers, as kitchen renovations offer the biggest return on investment. Ed Fenzl, president of CNY Platinum Homes, wrote for aubrunpub... more »

21st Jan 2011 @ 4:08 PM

Couples who want to enhance the beauty of their solid flooring could find that rugs are the perfect solution to their problem. Tara, writing on her blog The Shopping Mom, said that rugs are a good way to introduce a playful element to a room and that quirky styles and designs can have a positive im... more »

21st Jan 2011 @ 4:07 PM

Solid flooring has come a long way in recent years and does not require anywhere near as much maintenance as older variants once did. That is the view of LaDon Buff, owner of Waldorf Sew-N-Vac, who stated in an article for thebaynet.com that urethane coated hardwood flooring is largely the norm now... more »

20th Jan 2011 @ 3:52 PM

Those who are unhappy with the state of their wooden floor and want to spruce it up a bit have been warned that they should apply selected products to a small, inconspicuous patch before tackling the entire floor. Gene Austin, writing for the McClatchy-Tribune News Service, told a reader who was co... more »

20th Jan 2011 @ 3:50 PM

Homeowners who plan to install a new oak worktop as part of a wider kitchen remodelling project should ensure they opt for warm hues for the walls and accessories, as this is a key design theme this year. That is according to Ginny Bean, publisher of Ginny's catalogue and founder of Ginnys.com,... more »

20th Jan 2011 @ 3:49 PM

It may make more financial sense for couples to replace old and worn hardwood flooring rather than having it resanded, it has been suggested. The Daily Telegraph's new interiors expert Rosie Millard has offered tips on how couples can achieve big changes in their homes without shelling out sign... more »

20th Jan 2011 @ 3:47 PM

Homeowners should not assume that they have to make a straight choice between beautiful solid flooring and carpet, as they can incorporate both into a space, it has been claimed. According to an article in the Shropshire Star, carpets have enjoyed something of a revival recently but those who are f... more »

19th Jan 2011 @ 4:13 PM

There are many flooring options when it comes to the kitchen but one interior designer prefers hardwood flooring above all others. Nina Campbell told iol lifestyle that the natural warmth and tone solid flooring can give the space make it her personal favourite. "I prefer wood in the kitchen,... more »

19th Jan 2011 @ 4:11 PM

Homeowners looking to sell their properties may wish to invest in a new oak worktop for the kitchen, as updating this part of the home is one of the top ten domestic improvement projects, a new survey has found. According to research by HomeGain, kitchen and bathroom updates are areas which sellers... more »