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Bamboo Flooring -- Durable or Not?
Asked by L.D. from Cincinnati
on July 27, 2009
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So we were all decided on bamboo flooring when we redo our kitchen. Our decision was based on hearing that bamboo is really durable, and we also wanted to choose a su...
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- It's true. Go with Pergo.
- L., Don't bother. My best friend's Mom just redid her entire kitchen, and they put in bamboo floor. It looks really nice. However, even the simplest thing like th...
- Hi L., I think just about any type of hardwood flooring will get a little messed up from dogs. We have hardwood on our entire 1st floor, except our foyer. We had a G...
Empire Flooring
Asked by K.U. from Sarasota
on August 11, 2009
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Can anyone give any kind of review on Empire Floorings prices, quality etc.
Thanks
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- I don't know about Empire Flooring, but we used All About Floors and they provided great service and prices.
- i had my floors done by them and it was very expensive with horrible service!!! please beware! i placed laminate flooring down, they laid it wrong, cut the edging for ...
- We had them out for an estimate on carpet and wood/laminate flooring. The prices were decent (they were having a "sale") but we were not impressed with the selection ...
Laminate Floors
Asked by M.P. from Albuquerque
on December 7, 2010
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We just had new laminate flooring laid in our living room and hallway. I was not home when it was installed and had my grandma there to watch the work. When it was com...
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- We have had laminate floors for over 1 year now, and this is what I do: I vacuum crumbs and dog hair with a Bissell stick vac. Then I have a Rubbermaid thing that I ...
- I don't know what you were told but I have had laminate floors for 15 years throughout my house. I mop them regularly with my non-toxic cleaner and they look great!
- I have laminate floors and a 3 year old. We spill stuff more than we don't. We just wipe it up then use pine-sol with a mop to get the sticky off.... I don't know if...
Carpet for Selling House - Who to Use or to Avoid
Asked by J.S. from Dallas
on January 9, 2010
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Need recommendations of who to use or avoid for getting new carpet replacement based on personal experience. Thank you for you information!! Any other advise apprecia...
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- We have used Home Depot twice for carpet and it worked out fine. They usually run a special where installation is $100 or something like that. Check the fine print t...
- I have to echo the cries to avoid Home Depot. We had an absolute flooring disaster with them a couple years ago, and, in the time since when we've recounted the story...
- We received the best deal and had great service from Lowes and Home Depot (2 different jobs). They each had been offering either free in home install or $100 entire h...
I Need Carpet!!
Asked by K.M. from Dallas
on September 18, 2009
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Any referrals for carpet? I have been to three stores and just overwelmed with what they had. I need about 1500 sg feet. Any suggestions?
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- Try T.'s Discount Floors ____@____.com Savings up to 50 percent off retail stores, Name Brand products, 1year warranty on installation call ###-###-#### www.timsdi...
- I used Flooring America in Denton about a year ago and have only good things to say. We had flood but ended up replacing all of the carpet to match and they gave us a ...
- We have bought some great carpet at Surplus Warehouse (they have several locations in the metroplex).
Moving to a Home That Needs Work! (Carpet, Counters, Cabinets, Appliances....)
Asked by P.B. from Washington DC
on November 22, 2008
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I'm trying to find the best price for carpeting, also kitchen counters and cabinets. Nothing fancy, something that won't cost a lot that will last for years to come. ...
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- My husband is a carpenter...we purchased an older home in 2000. The house was built in 1940. It was not in bad condition, but had not been modified since it was buil...
- I work for a countertop company. The owner is a wonderful Christian woman that I've worked with since 2000. We work with natural stone & quartz. She is very reasona...
- Congratulations on buying your first home! We have done the whole fixer-upper thing and it is so worth it! My husband works for Mill End Carpets in Virginia Beach....
Seeking Advice on What Dishwasher to Get
Asked by M.B. from Milwaukee
on November 15, 2009
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Hi everyone :) My dad just visited from out of state and saw that we don't have a dishwasher and has offered to buy us one. We moved into this wonderful house in Ju...
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- Hi M., I agree with Jessi's input regarding the top and bottom sprayers. We just got one this summer (I forget what brand) from Sears at MOA. It's a full size one bu...
- Hi M., We just ordered a full sized portable whirlpool dishwasher from Sears. It was rather pricey in comparison to built in models, especially with black friday sales...
- I have a dishwasher on wheels. Bought it at Sears (Kenmore)more then 10 years ago and have never had any water leakage on floor. One on wheels do cost more but since ...
Granite Tile Recommendations?
Asked by E.S. from Denver
on March 25, 2009
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We are replacing our old laminate countertop in our kitchen and are trying to decide between new laminate or granite tile (can't afford granite slab or solid surface)....
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- Hi E.- I'm an interior designer, and I have a granite tile counter top. It is a great way to get the granite counter tops that you want without the large price. If ...
- I know that a lot of folks are nuts about granite, and it is beautiful. I've moved a lot and had laminate, solid surface (Corian), solid granite, and granite tile. P...
- Hi E., I don't know about granite tile, but we have solid granite (house came with it) and though it's beautiful, I wouldn't highly recommend it even in a single slab...
Permanent Marker on White Kitchen Floor
Asked by A.M. from Providence
on January 27, 2008
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Hi again everyone, I have another problem I need help with. My 2.5 year old decided to be Picasso and draw with permanent marker on my white kitchen floor under the ki...
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- Hi A., Have you tried rubbing alcohol? this works on Sharpies on certain surfaces like ceramic tiles, I am not sure if it works on linolium. Good luck!
- Hi A., I am a Melaleuca rep and would love to help you. We have a few products that actually work and would be happy to work with you if interested. To join this mo...
- Hi A., I believe I have just what you are looking for. I have a product called Sol-u-Mel. it has no harsh chemicals and is safe for your floor, your children and you...
Need Your Input on New Vacuums
Asked by L.O. from Abilene
on June 17, 2008
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My 18yo vac is in the process of dying. I'm looking for a good vacuum for dog hair, husband dirt and kid dirt, etc. A sturdy vac that will last for a long time yet b...
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- I see you have got a lot of advice I can't read it all, but I have been going thru vacuums like crazy. They all seem to break down after not long. So I just want to ...
- We have a Riccar and love it. We read Consumer Reports before buying a vac and Dyson didn't have a good rating at that time. They may have tweaked some of the concer...
- I love my Dyson. I got the animal hair one. Dyson would fill your qualifications except for price. i don't think you can get one for $200-$300.
