I always recommend that we test stain colors for our customers on their own floor before committing to color. After all, the stains come out different on different floors pending on the species, grade of wood and age. Also, even within the same floor, some pieces are lighter and some are darker
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08/30/2015
As many of you know, I'm a big fan and avid reader of Neil Patel. He provides great tips on making blog posts and your site better. And, he writes in an easy to understand format. I thought many of you might find this article helpful: How to rank higher in google by making search visitors happi
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08/29/2015
Here is the 38th installment of my top flooring blog posts. These were written in June - Aug 2015. I'm now fully caught up. Yay! Feel free to bookmark any of these if they would be helpful for you or your clients. Blonde and light hardwood flooring - which types are lightest? For those lookin
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08/28/2015
Tomorrow is National Dog (August 26th) and it gives us another reason to celebrate with our furry friends. Last week, I sent card below to our core group of realtors and some customers. It discusses tips for choosing and maintaining your hardwood floors. I've already had a few of my realtor
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08/24/2015
Here's a copy of my 22nd realtor Newsletter...getting close to my 2 year anniversary. From: The Flooring Girl Subject: Do Dark hardwood floors scratch more? Reply: The Flooring Girl Newsletter We bring the store to your door July 2015 In This Issue Marketing Tips What types of carpets are bes
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08/18/2015
More often than not, when I'm brought in to see poor hardwood jobs, it's either done by a General Contractor or handyman. In other words, it's done by someone who doesn't specialize in flooring. And, of course I see this more often in kitchens. Why? Because often a homeowner has hired a GC f
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08/17/2015
Sweet. I just learned about this holiday and I think I'll treat my 2 furry babies to some moist food. Below is a picture of them. Gay E. Rosen I think you'll be happy about this holiday, too. Today is Black Cat Appreciation Day!! I never thought of a black cat as bad luck, but the
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08/17/2015
Cherry toned hardwood flooring Do you love the warm cherry colored hardwood floors? Ever wonder how to get red-toned hardwood floors? Well there are 2 ways: 1) install hardwood that is naturally red 2) sand and stain your hardwood floors with a red-toned stain. Let's explore both of these o
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08/15/2015
So which type of flooring do you prefer - light, dark? Browns or red tones? There's no right or wrong answer. It depends on your preference and the style of your home. What's most in style? Well, here in the NYC metro area, dark is clearly the preference. But, if you don't like it, don't do it
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08/14/2015
In case you missed this webinar from Bob Stewart. He always shares great info. If you think you're "too busy," find a way to make time and/or listen to this in the background. In this class from August 11th, 2015, Bob Stewart takes viewers through what you want to consider when trying to write
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08/11/2015
