(NC)—Is your home in need of a quick makeover to go from boring to brilliant? What better time than now to update your home's tired, worn interior. Look no further than right under your feet for a simple and affordable way to freshen your décor – updating with flooring that mimics natural stone or ceramic tile but without the upkeep or high cost.
Installing new flooring ...
Posted by Carol Ireland
on March 28, 2011
The Future of Flooring
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Posted by Carol Ireland
on March 9, 2011
(NC)—When preparing your home for market, there are some relatively inexpensive home improvements that can make a big impact with buyers.
“As the old adage goes, there's a buyer for every home; however, there are a few simple and inexpensive things you can do to attract a crowd,” says Yvonne Ratigan, vice president, Royal LePage Canada. In addition to investing in the mainstays ...
Posted by Carol Ireland
on February 16, 2011
(NC)—Natural stone and ceramic tile floors have great design, architectural and sculptural qualities. But they can be expensive, hard to clean, cold to walk on and not very durable.
So imagine transforming your aging flooring with the look of rich travertine, limestone, concrete, slate or ceramic tiles but without the cost or frailty of these lavish coverings. Today's luxury vinyl ...
Posted by Carol Ireland
on August 25, 2010
While it's relatively new to us, cork flooring has been used in Europe for centuries because of its resilience, durability and surprisingly versatile, attractive designs. Today, cork is taking North America by storm due to all of those attributes, plus its unsurpassed eco-friendliness and sustainability.
Cork is hand-harvested, and no trees are harmed in this ancient practice. Century-old cork trees, ...
Posted by Carol Ireland
on January 18, 2010
(NC)—Over the last few years, designers, builders and architects have been preaching the benefits and strengths of quartz as a premium surface material and now most savvy homeowners across the country have caught up to this hot trend. Unique in combining depth and colour consistency with low maintenance and unrivaled durability, quartz has emerged as the preferred countertop material in homes ...
Posted by Carol Ireland
on October 8, 2009