Flooring Over Ceramic Tile

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Ceramic tile is one of the most durable and easy to care for flooring options there is. Nonetheless, ceramic tile can become damaged, making it desirable to change the flooring out. I used to own a house where they had used ceramic wall tile designed for use in a bathroom shower, as floor tile. Because … Read more

Hanging Hammock Chair

hanging hammock chair

Those who have never had the opportunity to rest in a hammock don’t know what they are missing. Unlike most furniture, hammocks and hammock chairs provide even support across the body. Originally made in a fishnet pattern, they allow air movement all around the body, compared to upholstered chairs and mattresses, both of which act … Read more

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How to Clean Old Unfinished Wood Floors

unfinished wood floor

Hardwood floors add a lot to any home. The natural beauty of wood provides warmth and comfort in a way that is both visually attractive and durable. Properly cared for, hardwood floors which are over 100 years old can be as good today, as the day they were installed. But what if those floors haven’t … Read more

Rot Resistant Wood

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Wood is a wonderfully durable material to work with, holding lasting beauty that has been known to last for centuries. But not all woods are equal and one of the ways they are unequal is in their ability to withstand the ravishes of nature. When wood is no longer part of a living tree, it … Read more

How to Lighten Stained Wood

mesquite, bleached by grey

As times change, so do styles. This doesn’t apply just to clothes and cars, but to the cabinets and furniture in our homes as well. Different types of wood and wood colors will be popular for a time, and then be replaced by other colors. This leaves the homeowner with having to put up with … Read more