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When renovating your home, you shouldn’t miss the opportunity to install new hardwood flooring. Hardwood is preferable to carpet in many ways, but one of the most important is lifetime. Hardwood lasts much longer than carpet and, when installed correctly, can exceed the lifetime of many other aspects of your home. Having your new floors […]

For many, renting a home or apartment is much easier than purchasing a home at this point in life. Even if you’re renting, however, it can be advantageous to make your space feel as cozy and comfortable as possible. If you’re someone that likes to entertain guests on a fairly regular basis, the appearance of

The debate between carpet and hardwood flooring is inevitable. Many homeowners in colder climates prefer carpet for its’ insulating properties while those that prefer ease and convenience when it comes to maintenance are more likely to choose hardwood. Hardwood flooring technology continues to improve on a yearly basis, and there are a variety of different

Whether you’re thinking of selling your home in the near future or ten years down the line, you’ll benefit from considering a few ways in which you can increase the value of your home. Small, well-coordinated home improvements will ultimately help you get the most for your home when, and if, you do decide to

How long have you had your existing hardwood floors? Have your floors taken quite a beating over the years? If so, it may be time to start thinking about replacing or refinishing your floors, but it can often be difficult to know which solution is best for you. Hardwood floors take a significant amount of

Have you heard of more and more buildings becoming LEED certified? Are you familiar with any of the many facets that go into LEED certification? If not, you should take some time to understand some of the basics of green building. Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design (LEED) Certification According to the U.S. Green Building

Once you’ve installed new hardwood floors in your home, you should do everything in your power to make sure they last as long as possible. While hardwood is certainly much more resilient than carpet or linoleum, it still requires considerate care every once in a while. Caring for your hardwood floors is relatively simple, but

Is the carpet currently adorning your home getting a bit old and worn out? Have you been considering installing new solid hardwood floors in your home? If so, you shouldn’t make a decision until you’ve considered the products available from Appalachian Flooring! At Smith Brothers Flooring, we are very proud of the strategic partnerships that

Many people are unaware that cork can be effectively used as a wall covering. While you may have previously seen cork tiles utilized as a flooring solution, you shouldn’t neglect how cork can be used to finish a few walls in your home. At Smith Bros Floors, we partner with EuroCork to bring you cork

Did you recently install prefinished hardwood floors in your home? Do you know how to properly care for your new prefinished floors? If not, you should learn the proper care techniques so that you can extend the lifetime of your brand new floors! At Smith Brothers, we recognize the importance of regular maintenance and care