Entries by Thais Sousa

Four Basic Fibers Used in Carpet: Polyester (PET) Carpet Fibers

Polyester is long-lasting, naturally stain resistant and incredibly affordable, which makes it a great option for any home. Out of the four basic fibers used in carpet, nylon gets the biggest rep for efficacy and durability. But PET (polyethylene terephthalate) polyester carpet fibers are every bit as capable and resilient as nylon and with a […]

Buyers Guide Series: Kitchen Cabinets

Are you thinking of upgrading your kitchen cabinets to something a little more but you’re clueless as to where to start? Don’t let your worries keep you from the kitchen cabinets of your dreams. Check out these simple tips to picking the perfect kitchen cabinet to suit your style. There are three types of kitchen […]

Green Flooring Series: The History of Green Flooring

We are always hearing the term “Go Green” but do you ever think of how you can follow that mantra? It’s quite simple: green flooring. Green flooring, or sustainable flooring, is an easy concept to understand: you use sustainable materials to produce a “green” floor for your home. There are many advantages of using green […]

Monthly Manufacturer Spotlight: Mohawk Flooring

As the biggest flooring company in the world, Mohawk Flooring is renowned for manufacturing innovative and exciting flooring options for the modern home. Whether hardwood, tile or carpet, Mohawk Flooring offers unlimited styles and designs across every flooring category. Hardwood Mohawk Flooring combines innovative technology with the bucolic beauty of natural hardwood to deliver elegant […]

Kitchen Cabinet Styles: Antique

Home is where the heart is, and at the heart of every great home there’s a really great kitchen!  But you may be wondering just what exactly separates a kitchen from the ordinary. Well, the most important ingredient in the recipe for a dream kitchen is having the right cabinets. So if you’re pining for […]

Kitchen Cabinet Styles: Arts and Crafts

Arts and crafts kitchens? Is that where the kids display their artsy abilities? No! An arts and crafts kitchen is a kitchen style that is identified by simple lines, rugged construction, and very simple decoration. If you were wondering when this arts and crafts style popped up, you will have to trace its origin back […]

Green Flooring Series: Marmoleum, an Alternative to Vinyl

Marmoleum is a natural linoleum that is bio-based, highly durable, non-toxic, anti-microbial, and easy to maintain. It is made from all natural ingredients that include linseed oil, limestone, tree rosin, wood flour, natural mineral pigments, and jute. This alternative to vinyl offers buyers many colors to choose from and the ability to customize a design. […]

Kitchen Cabinets 101: Styles

Today you need more than two hands to count the number of styles you can choose from to create your dream kitchen cabinets. With styles ranging from contemporary to country, you are sure to find a style that fits you perfectly. One kitchen cabinet style that can be old or new is the antique look. […]

Buyers Guide Series: Kitchen Cabinet Hardware

Looking for the perfect knob or pull to match with your kitchen cabinets but not sure where to start? First thing first, remember that you get what you pay for. If you are looking at the $2 to $4 knobs and pulls be aware that the manufacturing costs must be really low if they are […]

Green Flooring Series: Recycled Rubber

If you are looking for a great alternative to the boring wood or carpet floors that is also better for the planet, check out a recycled rubber floor. With the option to be used for an interior or exterior room, this material is definitely worth a look. Recycled rubber flooring is durable, strong, easy to […]