Ever thought of installing a whole-home vacuum system in your house? The claims of vacuum system manufacturers seem pretty attractive: more power, no more hauling around a vacuum, etc. But is a whole-home vacuum system really a good choice? The argument for a whole-home vacuum system: It’s...
If you’re having new carpet installed in your home, someone may have asked you if you want the installers to use carpet adhesive. If you’re like most people, this is one part of carpet installation you’ve never thought about, but it’s an important part. Surprisingly enough,...
We saw something fascinating recently, and we just have to tell our readers about it: Porcelain tile that looks just like wood. Until this discovery, our only experience with fake wood floors had been with laminates (which are beginning to look close enough to wood...
Vacuuming is a pain. It’s loud. It takes time away from other things. It’s just awful. But it’s getting better. If you have a big house or one with multiple floors, one of the things you probably hate the most about vacuuming is how heavy your...
It seems intricate tile patterns are all the rage these days. Increasingly, homeowners are figuring out how to turn their tile floor or backsplash into a masterpiece. But if you’re remodeling a kitchen or bathroom or changing out the floor in multiple rooms of your...