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Isn’t a thicker pad for the carpet always better?

Not necessarily. Bedrooms and other area with less foot traffic can use a thicker pad. But heavy traffic areas require a thinner, firmer...

 

How do I seal unglazed or natural tile.

There is a specially made sealer that you can apply with a brush or roller after the tile is...

 

How do I care for my laminate floor?

A laminate floor can be vacuumed of cleaned with a damp...

 

How do I figure out how much carpet I need?

Multiply the room’s length in feet by its width, and then divide by 9 to get square yardage. Then, add 10 percent to that figure to account for...

 

How do I clean my wood floor?

Use a quality, solvent-based wood floor and cleaner and wax. Do not use...

 
 
 


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