An Unusual Remedy for Nashua Homeowner This time of year for homeowners, it may seem like the family is constantly tracking snow and water through the house. It can be difficult to isolate this to the carpeted areas of the home. A customer in Nashua, NH recently called us in a state of panic. She had discovered water stains on the hardwood flooring by her front door and was concerned that the entire floor would need to be replaced. Water…
An Amherst, NH homeowner recently stopped by our showroom. She was frustrated because her geriatric dog was having bladder problems, which had subsequently destroyed her carpets. This customer wanted to replace the carpets, but was leery of doing so only to have it happen again. As with any spill or stain on the carpet, the key is to get it up as quickly as possible using a cleaner designed for carpeting. Unfortunately, in the cases of pet accidents many times…
A Nashua, NH homeowner was recently looking for a way to add a “wow factor” to a sitting room in her home, without the commitment of painting the walls. A visit to Cardoza Flooring’s Milford showroom and she knew exactly what the answer was, an area rug. The hardest decision was choosing which rug would best fit her family’s personality and the space. (more…)
Many homeowners like the look of hardwood flooring, particularly in the downstairs living space. As a recent customer in Amherst NH expressed, it can be nerve-wracking to rip up the carpet in a room of your home to put down a hardwood floor, particularly when you aren’t sure what condition the floor will be in when the carpet is lifted. (more…)
A Nashua NH homeowner recently visited our Milford showroom looking for new carpet for her upstairs bedroom. She came in unsure of what carpet color she would choose. This homeowner quickly discovered that the choices for color are as plentiful as the rainbow. (more…)
It is easy to make the mistake of assuming that a shiny hardwood floor is a clean, freshly polished one. However, as an Amherst, NH resident recently discovered, this is actually because of the gloss level of the hardwood floor, and has nothing to do with cleanliness. This homeowner was always frustrated by the lack of sheen of her hardwood kitchen floors. Not matter how much mopping and polish she used, she couldn’t achieve that glossy shine that she had…
Yes, the floor of your home can, and in many cases should, have texture. A visually appealing floor with subtle design can add a lot to any room. Many people think of only a home’s walls for adding this level of design, but don’t overlook the value of texture in the flooring to create a stand-out room. (more…)
Everyone knows the list of things to do to keep your hardwood floor in pristine condition, from not dragging furniture across it to instituting a ‘no shoes’ policy. No matter how careful you try to be, eventually something will happen to scratch your hardwood floors. However, this doesn’t have to be the end the world. In most cases these types of scratches are barely noticeable to anyone but the homeowner. (more…)
Options for Indoor and Outdoor Carpeting The weather in New England can be an ever-changing mix, making it even more important for homeowners to take advantage of those beautiful days. Whether a warm summer afternoon or crisp, cool fall day just enjoying some fresh air can be enough to recharge anyone. Many homeowners are turning to their own porches and decks to enjoy the beautiful weather days. (more…)
Let’s face it no matter how hard you try the floor of your home will get wet, whether from an over-zealous child in the bathtub to a spill in the kitchen. And quite honestly, some flooring is more resilient to water than others. Another concern that many homeowners have is the best flooring for their entryways and mudrooms, which unintentionally see a lot of moisture, particularly during the winter months. (more…)