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Project·May 22, 2026

Restoring 1890s Heart Pine in a Denver Victorian

When the Petersons pulled up two layers of carpet they found 130-year-old heart pine - gorgeous, but covered in tack strips and lath nails. Here's how we saved it.

James Okonkwo · Senior Install Manager8 min read
Buying Guide·May 8, 2026

LVP vs. Hardwood in 2026: When to Pick Which

Luxury vinyl has gotten so good that the question is no longer 'does it look real.' The question is which one belongs in your house. Here's our honest take.

Sarah Chen · Design Specialist7 min read
Install·Apr 14, 2026

Underlayment Matters More Than You Think

Customers obsess over the floor and ignore what's under it. Here's why your underlayment is half of the install - and why we never charge extra for the right one.

James Okonkwo · Senior Install Manager5 min read
Sustainability·Mar 30, 2026

FloorScore vs. GreenGuard vs. FSC: What Actually Matters

Three certifications, three different things they measure. Here's the plain-English version so you can stop guessing.

Maya Lin · Lead Merchandiser4 min read
Buying Guide·Mar 12, 2026

Six Tile Tricks That Make Small Bathrooms Look Bigger

You can't add square footage. But these six choices will make any 5x8 powder room read as twice the size.

Sarah Chen · Design Specialist6 min read
Install·Feb 26, 2026

Eight Things Our Installers Wish You Knew Before They Arrive

Our crews install a thousand floors a year. These are the eight things they wish every customer did before install day.

James Okonkwo · Senior Install Manager5 min read
Sustainability·Feb 4, 2026

Why We Stopped Selling Bamboo Flooring (Mostly)

Bamboo was the eco-poster-child of the 2010s. Then the data came in. Here's why we removed most of our bamboo SKUs - and what we replaced them with.

Maya Lin · Lead Merchandiser7 min read
Install·Jan 22, 2026

Radiant Heat & Flooring: What Works, What Warps

Not every floor plays nice with radiant heat. Here's the short list of what to install - and what will buckle, cup, or void its warranty.

James Okonkwo · Senior Install Manager6 min read
Buying Guide·Dec 18, 2025

The Real Cost of Cheap Carpet (It's Not the Price Tag)

A $2/sq-ft carpet looks like a deal. Three years later, you're paying for the same room twice. Here's the math that changes the calculation.

Sarah Chen · Design Specialist5 min read
Trends·Nov 9, 2025

Herringbone vs. Chevron: The Pattern Question That Costs $4/Sq-Ft

They look almost identical at first glance. They install very differently. Here's how to tell them apart - and which one fits your room.

Maya Lin · Lead Merchandiser5 min read
Buying Guide·Oct 15, 2025

Pet-Proof Flooring That Actually Works (And What Doesn't)

Two large dogs, three cats, and a decade of testing. Our honest list of what holds up to claws, accidents, and the daily zoomies.

James Okonkwo · Senior Install Manager6 min read
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