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8 Best Laundry Room Flooring Options (& 3 to Skip)

This post may contain references or links to products from one or more partners of our parent company and/or subsidiaries of our parent company. For more information, visit this page. Updated 9/20/23 Want to give your laundry room an upgrade and looking for the best laundry room flooring? You’re in the right place! Laundry rooms see […]

Liberty Home Flooring: Is It Worth It?

This post may contain references or links to products from one or more partners of our parent company and/or subsidiaries of our parent company. For more information, visit this page. Updated September 18th, 2023 Flooring is not just a finishing touch in your home – it’s a fundamental element that impacts your daily life. Think […]

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Ceramic Tile vs. Porcelain Tile: Flooring Guide

This post may contain references or links to products from one or more partners of our parent company and/or subsidiaries of our parent company. For more information, visit this page. Navigating the sea of flooring options for your home or business seems like finding a needle in a haystack without the right help.  This guide […]

Tile vs. laminate flooring in a modern kitchen and living space

Tile vs. Laminate Flooring: Pros, Cons, Costs, & More (Updated 2023)

You’re trying to decide on new floors and you’ve narrowed it down to tile vs. laminate. But you’re stuck because tile and laminate are both awesome types of flooring and each one offers tons of advantages. So now what? It is, as we say, a question for the philosophers. But we’re not philosophers (just humble flooring people) so we’re here to help you make your decision!

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The Best Vinyl Plank Flooring for Kitchens (Updated 2023)

The kitchen is still the heart of the home, and LVP flooring remains one of the best options for kitchen flooring. Let’s discuss the benefits, top brands to consider, and features to look for in the best vinyl plank flooring for kitchens.

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The 10 Best Carpet Brands + Reviews (2023 Guide)

Searching for the best carpet brands? We’ve got your back!
After scouring through practically millions of carpet reviews, we’ve put together this detailed guide to the very best carpet brands around.

Here, we’ll give you everything you need to find the best carpet for your home. Let’s jump in!

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The 10 Best Laminate Flooring Brands + Reviews (2023 Guide)

So you’re looking for the best laminate flooring, and you have some questions. Which products should you look for, and which should you avoid? What features should high-quality laminate have? And most importantly, what are the best laminate flooring brands to buy from? 

Proximity Mills Review: Is It Worth It?

Curious about Proximity Mills vinyl plank flooring? You’re not alone. Over the past year, we’ve reviewed dozens of the best vinyl plank flooring brands to see whether they’re worth purchasing. And recently, we’ve been getting tons of messages asking us to review Proximity Mills.

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The 22 Best Vinyl Plank Flooring Brands + Reviews (2023 Guide)

Looking for information on the best vinyl plank flooring brands, reviews, prices, and more? You’ve come to the right place! Vinyl planking flooring is the fastest growing market in the fake wood flooring universe, and it’s easy to see why.

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How to Choose Environmentally Friendly Flooring

When searching for environmentally friendly flooring, you’ll find tons of products made from all sorts of materials—wood, bamboo, cork, and more. But here’s the catch: while certain types of flooring are advertised as environmentally friendly, you still need to look at each product’s specifics to determine how eco-friendly it actually is.

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Advantages & Disadvantages of Vinyl Plank Flooring

We’re just going to come out and say it: there aren’t many disadvantages of vinyl plank flooring. In fact, this high-tech surface carries a ton of perks! Comfortable, beautiful, and in many cases waterproof, vinyl plank is one of the top fake wood flooring options out there. 

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Vinyl Plank vs. Laminate Comparison: Which is Better?

Vinyl plank vs. laminate flooring: what the heck is the difference, anyway? And which one is better than the other? If you’ve spent any amount of time looking into different types of flooring, you’ve probably asked yourself these questions more than once. And the truth is, both vinyl plank and laminate are fantastic fake wood flooring options. 

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Advantages & Disadvantages of Cork Flooring

If you’re looking into the advantages and disadvantages of cork flooring, we’re guessing you have a good reason (beyond the fact that cork is absolutely gorgeous). Maybe you have tile in your bedroom, and rolling out of bed in the morning feels like stepping into a pool of ice water. Maybe you have laminate, and wearing socks is like sliding around on ice with sneakers on (and everyone in your house is sick of you clomping around the house in your UGG boots).

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The Pros and Cons of Tile Flooring

This post may contain references or links to products from one or more partners of our parent company and/or subsidiaries of our parent company. For more information, visit this page. In the world of interior design, tile flooring has reigned as a supreme option for years, given its remarkable blend of beauty and strength. It’s […]

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Is White Vinyl Plank Flooring Right For You?

This post may contain references or links to products from one or more partners of our parent company and/or subsidiaries of our parent company. For more information, visit this page. Alternatives to hardwood and tile have been around for years, but designs and styles have truly hit their stride in recent years. Did you ever think […]

Can You Install Flooring Yourself? 5 Crucial DIY Considerations

Thinking about starting a do-it-yourself flooring project? We get it! You’re handy, you’re clever, and you’ve got the internet at your fingertips! So a DIY flooring job should be easy, right? Wrong. Look, we know this is a big sticking point when it comes to replacing flooring. The DIY flooring thing can be super appealing, and it looks glamorous and simple on TV (what, you think that just because we’re flooring people we don’t enjoy HGTV? For shame).

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8 Best Laundry Room Flooring Options (& 3 to Skip)

This post may contain references or links to products from one or more partners of our parent company and/or subsidiaries of our parent company. For more information, visit this page. Updated 9/20/23 Want to give your laundry room an upgrade and looking for the best laundry room flooring? You’re in the right place! Laundry rooms see […]

Liberty Home Flooring: Is It Worth It?

This post may contain references or links to products from one or more partners of our parent company and/or subsidiaries of our parent company. For more information, visit this page. Updated September 18th, 2023 Flooring is not just a finishing touch in your home – it’s a fundamental element that impacts your daily life. Think […]

Homeowners choosing between ceramic and porcelain tile at a local flooring store

Ceramic Tile vs. Porcelain Tile: Flooring Guide

This post may contain references or links to products from one or more partners of our parent company and/or subsidiaries of our parent company. For more information, visit this page. Navigating the sea of flooring options for your home or business seems like finding a needle in a haystack without the right help.  This guide […]

Tile vs. laminate flooring in a modern kitchen and living space

Tile vs. Laminate Flooring: Pros, Cons, Costs, & More (Updated 2023)

You’re trying to decide on new floors and you’ve narrowed it down to tile vs. laminate. But you’re stuck because tile and laminate are both awesome types of flooring and each one offers tons of advantages. So now what? It is, as we say, a question for the philosophers. But we’re not philosophers (just humble flooring people) so we’re here to help you make your decision!

Beautiful kitchen vinyl plank flooring with a natural look

The Best Vinyl Plank Flooring for Kitchens (Updated 2023)

The kitchen is still the heart of the home, and LVP flooring remains one of the best options for kitchen flooring. Let’s discuss the benefits, top brands to consider, and features to look for in the best vinyl plank flooring for kitchens.

Best Carpet Brands Featured Image of Woman Selecting Samples
,

The 10 Best Carpet Brands + Reviews (2023 Guide)

Searching for the best carpet brands? We’ve got your back!
After scouring through practically millions of carpet reviews, we’ve put together this detailed guide to the very best carpet brands around.

Here, we’ll give you everything you need to find the best carpet for your home. Let’s jump in!

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The 10 Best Laminate Flooring Brands + Reviews (2023 Guide)

So you’re looking for the best laminate flooring, and you have some questions. Which products should you look for, and which should you avoid? What features should high-quality laminate have? And most importantly, what are the best laminate flooring brands to buy from? 

Proximity Mills Review: Is It Worth It?

Curious about Proximity Mills vinyl plank flooring? You’re not alone. Over the past year, we’ve reviewed dozens of the best vinyl plank flooring brands to see whether they’re worth purchasing. And recently, we’ve been getting tons of messages asking us to review Proximity Mills.

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The 22 Best Vinyl Plank Flooring Brands + Reviews (2023 Guide)

Looking for information on the best vinyl plank flooring brands, reviews, prices, and more? You’ve come to the right place! Vinyl planking flooring is the fastest growing market in the fake wood flooring universe, and it’s easy to see why.

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How to Choose Environmentally Friendly Flooring

When searching for environmentally friendly flooring, you’ll find tons of products made from all sorts of materials—wood, bamboo, cork, and more. But here’s the catch: while certain types of flooring are advertised as environmentally friendly, you still need to look at each product’s specifics to determine how eco-friendly it actually is.

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Advantages & Disadvantages of Vinyl Plank Flooring

We’re just going to come out and say it: there aren’t many disadvantages of vinyl plank flooring. In fact, this high-tech surface carries a ton of perks! Comfortable, beautiful, and in many cases waterproof, vinyl plank is one of the top fake wood flooring options out there. 

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Vinyl Plank vs. Laminate Comparison: Which is Better?

Vinyl plank vs. laminate flooring: what the heck is the difference, anyway? And which one is better than the other? If you’ve spent any amount of time looking into different types of flooring, you’ve probably asked yourself these questions more than once. And the truth is, both vinyl plank and laminate are fantastic fake wood flooring options. 

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Advantages & Disadvantages of Cork Flooring

If you’re looking into the advantages and disadvantages of cork flooring, we’re guessing you have a good reason (beyond the fact that cork is absolutely gorgeous). Maybe you have tile in your bedroom, and rolling out of bed in the morning feels like stepping into a pool of ice water. Maybe you have laminate, and wearing socks is like sliding around on ice with sneakers on (and everyone in your house is sick of you clomping around the house in your UGG boots).

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Laminate vs. Hardwood: A Side-by-side Look

This post may contain references or links to products from one or more partners of our parent company and/or subsidiaries of our parent company. For more information, visit this page. September 25, 2023 Hardwood flooring is renowned for its timeless beauty and natural elegance. With a rich variety of wood species, finishes, and textures, hardwood floors […]

Why Vinyl Plank Flooring is the Perfect Alternative to Tile and Wood

Vinyl plank flooring has quickly become the go-to choice for homeowners who want a durable and cost-effective alternative to traditional tile or wood flooring. Its numerous benefits make it an attractive option for any room in your home. In this blog post, we will explore the advantages of vinyl plank flooring over tile and wood, […]

The Guide to Finding In Stock Flooring: Why It Matters and How to Do It

When you’re looking to refresh or remodel your home’s interior, flooring can make all the difference. But with a multitude of options, brands, and types to choose from, how do you ensure you’re picking the right one? More importantly, how do you ensure that the flooring you desire is available and ready for installation? Or […]