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Need Hypoallergenic Flooring
Asked by K.H. from Los Angeles
on November 2, 2008
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Because of a plumbing issue, I need to replace my carpeting. My daughter has migraines, and numerous allergies, so I'd like to find a carpet that might work, or even ...
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- Hi K., the smell from your carpet is probably formaldehyde, a toxic chemical known to cause migraine and serious allergies...you can maybe try natural marmoleum, cor...
- For my kids we went with vinyl in two rooms and laminate in another two. Both worked fine for my allergetic/asthmatic kids. Don't forget to get rid of all draperies ...
- Hi K. I am an interior designer and may be able to help you out. You are welcome to call me to discuss. I have some questions to ask you about your space and lifest...
Laminate/Hard Wood Flooring Question
Asked by D.R. from Dallas
on May 3, 2008
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We purchased our home a little over a year ago. It was a speck home so we couldn't make any changes. Well, we are wanting to take up the carpet in the family room and ...
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- When we got our house 2 1/2 years ago we took up the carpet and put the laminate in the entire house except for the kitchen & bathroom. We purchased it at Home Depot ...
- Since we have 2 big dogs and 2 kiddos, we chose to go with hand-scrapped hardwood floors and love them...this way the scratches from dog claws or kids' toys doesn't ma...
- I had this same debate with myself for several months before deciding on laminate. I shopped everywhere. We decided on a laminate from Floor and Decor in Arlington. Ye...
Looking for Someone to Lay Pergo Flooring in Bolingbrook...
Asked by A.K. from Chicago
on February 15, 2006
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Hi there!
We are looking at purchasing some Pergo flooring (maybe from IKEA - it's so cheap!). My husband has never layed any type of flooring before nor does he h...
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- My husband and I put a pergo floor in our bedroom in less than a day. The most time consuming part was clearing the room of all furnature, which you would have to do ...
- Generally, contractors charge by the foot. Some contractors charge more per foot to install it than the price per foot you paid for the materials. I'll give you a go...
- Sorry I don't have a person to recommend as we laid the Pergo ourself. We did an entire basement floor (a large area) in one day's time. It wasn't as difficult as it ...
Advice on Flooring
Asked by H.D. from Dallas
on March 25, 2007
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My husband and I want to put new carpet and ceramic tile thorughout our home. Does anyone have advice on what supplier/contractor to go through? I would prefer not to ...
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- H., I used Bobby Garcia, a contractor, and he has connections to a discount carpet supplier and tile manufacturer. He's great and inexpensive BUT time estimates are ...
- We got laminate flooring throughout most of our home, as well as kitchen countertops and tile backsplash from Lowe's in Keller. We had a fantastic experience with the...
- I don't know who to use, but don't use Carpte One. They did my floors and screwed up. Their customer service is horrible! They never call you back and when they say th...
Looking for Experiences with New Flooring for Kitchen/bath
Asked by K.J. from Boston
on February 13, 2009
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I am looking into replacing our 20+ year old linoleum in the kitchen/bath- so very high traffic. I like the look of the linoleum just fine, but it is old and dinged up...
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- Hi I have used the individual 12X12 self stick tiles and they don't hold up in high traffic areas. Especially in areas where you need to mop frequently or where wate...
- I have used the peel and stick tiles in my kitchen three times over the past 28 years - they have always worked well for me. I have a very tiny kitchen, however. I hav...
- We recently replaced our lino floor with tiles. We did this ourselves, whilst a builder did the more major work of knocking down walls, building a pantry, etc. As we...
Do I Have a Problem with My Newly Installed Wood Flooring?
Asked by R.C. from Dallas
on December 26, 2008
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Hello Mamas! We recently had about 1200sf of engineered hardwood flooring installed...about a week ago to be exact. The top layer is maple with a butterscotch finish...
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- it is hard to say if you have a problem without seeing the floor. I would definitely call your installer or company where you purchased the materials. Maple does l...
- I would contact whomever you purchased it from- I do also have a friend that has a business that can refinish hardwood flood Todd at Buff and Coat- ###-###-#### Im su...
- Moisture under the floorboards can cause this. They should have done a moisture test before installing them, and put down a moisture barrier under the floor. My in-l...
Where to Find Materials Etc. . .
Asked by A.T. from Dallas
on December 30, 2007
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for remodeling/home decorating. . .Thanks mamas!
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- Hi! I have two options for you. The first is Seconds & Surplus. There are 2 locations :909 Regal Row in Dallas###-###-####) and 124 E. Arapho in Richardson###-###-####...
- you an go to FreeCycle.org and find a community near you. When you find the one in your community you join the Yahoo Group and members post what they have and what th...
- We remodeled our house and got all cabinets and countertops at builders surplus. It is in Haltom City. They have a great stock of new stuff but at wholesale prices.
Remodeling Kitchen
Asked by B.M. from San Francisco
on August 29, 2010
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Hi, just wanted to get some info from those of you who have remodeled your kitchen. How much did you spend and what did you have done? I am trying to get an idea of ho...
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- We demolished our whole kitchen and replaced all: cabinets, floors, appliances, lights, counters, paint, etc... We spent about $20k. We did not do any work ourselves....
- My dh does this for a living. Hixson Custom Kitchens and Baths. www.hixsonconstruction.com
- Just a couple of things I wanted to point out - I think location and cost are related as well. I live in SF and the contractors I've spoken too have quoted me much hi...
Peppermint Essential Oil to Repel Spiders? Where to Buy in Twin Cities??
Asked by L.K. from Minneapolis
on August 10, 2008
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I have heard that peppermint & spearmint essential oils repel spiders. We are going to put a laminate floor in our basement and I'm wondering if we could drop some es...
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- There is a wonderful store called Present Moment in Minneapolis on 36th & Grand Ave South (http://presentmoment.com/). They sell lots of essential oils and would have...
- Check out www.youngliving.com for fantastic essential oils. I find the oils to work wonders, in general. However, I would have concern with dripping oils under the f...
- You can buy peppermint oil through Daisy Blue Naturals (amoung many other wonderful natural products). You can check out their website at http://www.4074.daisybluenat...
Granite Vs. Corian Vs. Silestone? Tile Vs. Hardwood in Kitchen?
Asked by C.D. from Raleigh
on July 27, 2011
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We're about to begin the process of building a house, and there are a lot of options we'll need to select. For the most part, I think this will be a fun process, but ...
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- I have granite counters and hardwood floors. Love them both. Wouldn't change a thing. I have messy cats and a messy dog. A little warm water and vinegar cleans the f...
- I remodeled my kitchen 4 years ago and put granite on the counter tops and since we removed a wall between our kitchen and den, we extended the wood floors into the ki...
- We had hardwood floors in the kitchen of my old house and as much as I love HW, it sucked in the kitchen. The floor just never, ever looked clean. Every crumb and ever...
