dewdrop281 asked:


I have light wood colored doors, trim and cabinets in my home. I have dark wood tables in my family room and I am thinking of putting in wood floors and buying new bookshelves and an entertainment center. I have a small condo and want all of the pieces to work together. What decorating rules should I follow?

CLIFFORD

Eliza asked:


The decision to invest in wood floors is an important choice for the future of your home but most home owners find the benefits far outweigh the relatively minor maintenance and upkeep issues. Learn how to select and maintain wood floors with these quick tips.

Why Wood?

•Cost Effective. Unlike carpets, wood flooring can last a lifetime when property maintained while the average lifespan of carpet is officially five to seven years.

•Timeless. The natural beauty, versatility and beauty of wood never goes out of style.

•Neutrality. Decorating is easy with wood floors. Changing furniture or painting walls might clash with carpet colors – but never wood. Wood is also a great choice when selling a home since there is never a need to replace the colors or style.

•Cleanliness. Wood floors aren’t subject to the accumulation of dust, debris and other potential pollutants common in carpets.

•Sustainable. New wood floor options like bamboo are increasingly made from environmentally friendly and sustainable resources unlike carpeting which is often petroleum based.Which Wood?

•Color. Although wood floors are neutral, some colors tend to go better with different decorating schemes. For example, use light wood color grains for a casual or contemporary flair and darker colors for a sophisticated or conservative style.

•Grade. Wood floors are available in a wide variety of installation options including above grade and below grade. Areas subject to moisture problems, like a finished basement, should avoid using solid hardwoods and opt for engineered products instead. All types of wood can be installed in above grade areas.

How to Maintain Wood

•Keep Clean. For nearly maintenance free wood floor upkeep dry mop daily. If daily dry mopping sounds like too much of a chore then consider the purchase of an inexpensive robotic vacuum like iRobot that can be scheduled to do the task for you. They work great on wood floors and tile with the added benefit of making daily maintenance an easy chore. Simply set the schedule and be sure to empty the container at the end of each day. It takes less than 2 minutes!

•Professional Upkeep. During the course of time, wood floors can dull and lose their shine and luster. At least once a year it is a good idea to schedule a routine wood floor cleaning with a professional provider like Kiwi Services

All in one simple step to determine what is required to preserve, restore or simply clean your Phoenix wood floors cleaning and hard wood floors cleaning.



CLARENCE

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Parody of Coronation Street taken from “Victoria Wood - As Seen On TV”
Stars Victoria Wood, Julie Walters and Lill Roughley as Ena Sharples, Martha Longhurst and Minnie Caldwell.

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