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| 11-29-2007 |
Patience is so Passé
Patience is so Passé We live in a fast food, text messaging, microwaved era where patience and foresight are not all that common. One negative... |
| 11-17-2007 |
Hardwood: The Strong and Mighty
Hardwood: Strong and Mighty Home improvement projects can be quite costly and time consuming, so it is not surprising that ample consideration be given... |
| 11-14-2007 |
The Long Road Home
The Long Road Home Unless you are living under a rock, you know that the economy is experiencing some form of a correction. Notice the use of... |
| 10-31-2007 |
Business or Pleasure: Your Choice
Unmatched Quality - HGTV and HGTVPro Industry trade shows and conferences can on one hand be painfully long, but on the other hand, they can result in... |
| 10-30-2007 |
Loggers and Washington Square Off
Loggers and Washington Square Off The current political climate is so tumultuous that it is not unlikely for new legislation to come and go without eve... |
| 10-30-2007 |
Sports + Milliken = Perfection
Sports + Milliken = Perfection Autumn is not just exciting because it is Back-to-School time, or because the leaves and weather are changing, Autumn is... |
| 9-28-2007 |
Unmatched Quality - HGTV and HGTVPro
Unmatched Quality - HGTV and HGTVPro The Internet has made information exceptionally accessible, however, this has not occurred without an attached c... |
| 9-15-2007 |
Actions Speak Louder Than Words
Actions Speak Louder Than Words - Green Flooring on FloorMall More and more consumers are becoming aware of the environmental impact behind the produ... |
| 9-10-2007 |
Armstrong - The Unlikely Environmentalist
Armstrong – the Unlikely Environmentalist It is one thing for smaller companies to announce initiatives to implement more environmentally friendly pr... |
| 8-23-2007 |
Interior Design One Man Show?
One of the hardest things to learn in life is when to ask for help. For some people this means not knowing when to delegate something to an associate and for ot... |
| 8-22-2007 |
Carpet Care: When Do-It-Yourself is Overstated
After acquiring something new, the excitement and satisfaction surrounding the new item will inevitably decline as time passes by. This is especially true as t... |
| 8-22-2007 |
Flooring Installation - Get the Magnifying Glass
Nearly everyone is apprehensive about taking his or her automobile to the mechanic. Partly this is due to the common understanding that a garage or dealership... |
| 8-9-2007 |
The Art of the Deal – Not Anymore
The Art of the Deal – Not Anymore Think back to June 28th, 2007 - nothing particularly newsworthy comes to mind. Granted, the war, the tum... |
| 8-9-2007 |
More than Meets the Eye
More than Meets the Eye In this evolving world of man-made materials, it is important to recognize and celebrate those items that are still uniquely... |
| 8-9-2007 |
(Not) All Created Equal
Well, Fall is upon us and kids across America are heading back to school – some attending kindergarten, some starting high school, and others entering college.... |
| 7-1-2007 |
Ready, Set...
Even in a world of uncertainties there is one thing that can be expected: consumer preferences are going to be in a constant state of change. Some changes are... |
| 6-30-2007 |
Health Concern - Fact or Fiction?
To truly understand the amazing properties of vinyl, return once more to high school chemistry. Vinyl is comprised of two carbon atoms double bonded to every t... |
| 6-11-2007 |
Older than Dirt
Despite how beautiful bare hardwood flooring looks to the naked eye, there will most likely come a time that you wish to curl up on a nice soft surface either... |
| 6-2-2007 |
Domesticating Nature
One of the attractive aspects of purchasing an older restored home is the likelihood that it was originally built with hardwood floors. Of course, over the year... |
| 6-1-2007 |
Old Faithful
Say you are considering purchasing carpet either to spice up the home you already have, or to be installed in the home you are building. Perhaps you have decid... |
| 5-22-2007 |
The Ugly Duckling Grows Up
Remember in elementary school when the teacher would take your prized drawing of your favorite animal and later return it to you in a nice clear film that than... |
| 4-30-2007 |
Which kind of floor do you need?
Solid or engineered wood? Each type has its specific use and the answer depends on your lifestyle and your needs. The solid choices can be... |
| 4-1-2007 |
Is Anything Really Made in the USA?
Virtually everything comes with a wealth of history, which is often accompanied by many years of stories or experiences. Take a look around your home and consi... |
| 1-6-2007 |
When Less is Not More
Perhaps one of the most remarkable learning events occurs when one takes a step into an industry or trade that he or she was previously unfamiliar with. Due to... |
| 1-1-2007 |
Keeping up with the Jones' and Doing so Sustainably
The time has come that we can no longer turn a blind eye on the environmental degradation of this planet. However, because our lives are so complex, and our so... |
| 8-1-2006 |
No Longer Just for Thumb Tacks
When asked to imagine cork, an image of either wine bottle stoppers or a bulletin board probably comes to mind. This is to be expected given that around 60% of... |