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1. Give Her What She Really Wants.
July 01, 2013
"Honey, why can't I come with you and we'll play golf together?"
Admit it, fellas – these are words to make a man's blood run cold. Because from time immemorial there hasn't been any good answer to that question. Sure, you could tell her the truth – I hate golf, I only do it to get the h...
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2. The History of Flooring, Part VI
July 01, 2013
How Long Will My Stone Floors Last?
If you were asked where the oldest stone floors in the world were to be found, you would probably guess the pyramids of Egypt, right? Wrong.
In fact, not even close.
The Neolithic site of Göbekli Tepe in Turkey, first exca...
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3. Engineered vs. Solid Hardwood Floors
June 23, 2013
By Bret Lowder
Floor Store VP & General Manager
Solid Hardwood Flooring
"Solid" means what it says: each plank is a single piece of wood with tongue and groove sides. Solid planks are typically nailed down over a wooden sub-floor. It's not recommended ...
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4. A Series Designed to Make You a More Informed Shopper
June 17, 2013
The Pros and Cons of Natural Stone By Jennifer Turner
Floor Store Tile & Stone Specialist
Apart from death and taxes, there is one other certainty in life: nothing is perfect. Every kind of flooring has its advantages and disadvantages, and your choice has t...
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5. The History of Flooring, Part V
June 17, 2013
How Long Will My Tile Floors Last?
The city of Pompeii was an ancient Roman town near modern Naples. When Mt. Vesuvius erupted in 79 AD, Pompeii, along with neighboring town Herculaneum and many villas in the surrounding area, was destroyed and buried under as much as 20 feet of a...
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6. All Wood is Not Created Equal
June 17, 2013
By Bret Lowder
Floor Store VP & General Manager
Oak, ash, beech, maple, birch – these are among the most popular species for hardwood flooring in the US (though they are by no means a complete list). They are all American trees. They are all available in a wide variety...
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7. The History of Flooring, Part IV
June 14, 2013
How Long Will My Carpet Last?
In 1949, the oldest known surviving carpet in the world was found in the grave of a Scythian prince in the mountains of Siberia. Called the Pazyryk Carpet (after the Pazyryk Valley where it was found), it is approximately 9' x 6.5', with a deep red ce...
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8. Who You Gonna Call?
June 14, 2013
By Bret Lowder
Floor Store VP & General Manager
The process of buying new flooring, whether it's carpet, hardwood, tile, or whatever, is generally just plain fun. You are, after all, improving your environment, beautifying your home, feathering your nest – wit...
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9. The History of Flooring, Part III
June 14, 2013
How Long Will My Hardwood Floor Last?
Horyu-ji (Temple of the Flourishing Law), a Buddhist temple in Ikaruga, Japan, is one of the oldest wooden buildings in the world. Its original construction is believed to have been completed in 607 AD, using wood which was felled in about 5...
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10. Lost in the Bamboo Forest
May 29, 2013
By Bret Lowder
VP & General Manager, The Floor Store
No variety of flooring has a better reputation among environmentalists than bamboo. Its potential renewability and sustainability are inarguable: it takes three to five years for most species to reach full m...
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