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Squeaky floors are caused by numerous things. The most common is unsecured wood sub-flooring. Or, the metal ductwork beneath a floor can squeak or pop as you walk over it. Visit your new home as it is built to catch for these mistakes.

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In two weeks, I'll be getting ready to start packing for a quick trip to New Orleans, LA. I was invited by a very good friend of mine. I'll be there with him and four other guys on a Little-Man-Self-Discovery trip. In other words, just 48 hours of hanging with some good friends. When I […]

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Painting plywood floors is easy and the results are great. First prime your floor with a special primer. After you are done painting, apply three coats of a clear urethane to give the floor its durability. Apply the urethane once every two years for maintenance.

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Cork flooring planks can create a great, long-lasting floor. Installed properly and protected with clear urethane, cork flooring will stand up to your heavy-traffic areas. Discount cork flooring might not be a bargain. Natural cork flooring comes in different hardness.

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Fill Holes in Hardwood Floor TIPS Color putty can work Perfect match required to avoid polka-dot look Consider using an oak dowel to create pegged-floor look as last resort Get FREE BIDS from local pros to save your knees - See below CLICK HERE to Get Tim's FREE & FUNNY Newsletter! Jane Belanger, who lives […]

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Old hardwood floor finishes were often varnish and possibly shellac. But in the mid-1960's, new urethane products were introduced. Lead was sometimes added to old varnishes, so sanding old hardwood floors can be dangerous.

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Hardwood floor inlays can dramatically change the look of a room. Inlaid borders and medallions are available in very striking patterns. These illustrations provide just a small sampling of the hardwood inlays available.

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