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Improve Your Home Design With Today’s Hardwood Floor Trends

Two popular hardwood floor trends side-by-side.

Homeowners have a lot of options when it comes to flooring materials, whether it’s carpet, solid hardwood, laminate or even vinyl. Each flooring option can fit nicely into specific interior design styles, but the natural beauty of wood flooring adds a timeless feel to your home that goes far beyond other options. 

Of course, popular designs and colors change from year to year, but that’s one of the greatest aspects of hardwood flooring. It can be refinished and updated based on the look you’re trying to achieve, making it one of the most eco-friendly options. So, what are the hottest hardwood floor trends that you can put into your home today? Let’s take a look.

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7 Simple Hunting Lodge Decor Ideas (Great for Hunting Cabins & Lake Houses, Too!)

Hunting cabin decor.

Hunting cabins are the perfect place to rest, relax and enjoy time with loved ones in between bonfires, fishing and hunting. It’s more than just moving outdoor decor style indoors. When decorating a rustic cabin, there are many ways to style the interior, whether you like simple and minimal, traditional rustic or a modern farmhouse vibe.

Here are seven simple rustic hunting cabin decor ideas that are guaranteed to transform any hunting cabin, lodge or lake house into a cozy space year-round.

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8 DIY Project Ideas for Your Mobile Home Remodel

A remodeled mobile home that looks brand new.

For homeowners, the popularity of mobile home living is on the rise. Mobile homes – also known as manufactured homes – are often more affordable than site-built homes. They’re energy-efficient, easy to maintain, and can be a beautiful, custom home or getaway with the right touches.

If you’re looking for ideas when it comes to your camper or mobile home remodel, these eight DIY projects can make your dream home a reality.

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Is Tongue and Groove Flooring Right for You?

White oak tongue and groove flooring.

Hardwood flooring that features tongue and groove boards is today’s industry standard, and for good reason. Even though flooring fads come and go, the popularity of tongue and groove wood flooring is nothing new. In fact, it’s been used since the Industrial Revolution. (For you non-history buffs, that was between the late 1700s and mid-1800s.) There are a lot of perks that come with this type of flooring, making it one of the best contenders for your hardwood flooring home improvement.

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Install Hardwood Flooring Like A Professional: Everything You Need To Know

Professional showing how to install hardwood flooring step-by-step.

Wood floors are popular with homeowners because of their elegant look, combined with how easy they are to clean and maintain. Plus, they can last for years with proper refinishing. But, the thought of a hardwood floor installation can be daunting, especially for a DIY novice. That’s where this helpful guide comes into play.

The fact is, you don’t have to be a professional contractor to install new wood floors! That’s right; click-lock isn’t the only DIY-friendly installation method. Start your DIY project by following along with these helpful tips (straight from the hardwood flooring source itself – Baird Brothers!), and with a little research and planning, you’ll be on your way to completing your flooring project in no time.

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DIY Home Improvement Insight for Installing Hardwood Floors

A DIYer installing hardwood floors in his living room.

Looking for a way to elevate your home’s value? Or just looking to love your space a little more?

Installing hardwood floors offers good bang for your buck – as long as it’s done correctly. And, while it can be a fantastic DIY project, there are some universal elements to check (or at least know about) if you don’t want crooked, cupped or buckling flooring boards.

Here’s your list of must-dos when it comes to a proper flooring installation method so you’re left with the most beautiful wood floors you’ve ever seen.

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Only the Best: 5 Luxury Flooring Options for High-End Homes

Natural stone flooring, ceramic floor tile, luxury vinyl tile, and solid hardwood flooring options.

If you’re a homeowner looking to elevate your home’s interior design, the best place to start is hiding right under your feet! The thought of deciding on a floor (whether you’re building new or planning a remodel) can be overwhelming. But, the good news is that balancing a luxurious look with low maintenance doesn’t have to be daunting. In fact, the best flooring for a lavish look can come in various forms – from real wood planks to porcelain tile.

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Mix Wood Tones Like an Expert Interior Designer

A dining room with matching warm wood undertones.

Thinking about mixing wood tones in your home but concerned that you’ll end up with a busy, miss-matchy look? Let us put your mind at ease!

Mixing tones of wood furniture and wood floors can create visual interest, leaving you with a stunning, professional-like home design. All you have to do is put a little thought into how the different wood tones interact with one another. Let’s take a look at the considerations you need to take into account before getting started.

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The Cozy Charm of Rustic Interior Design For Cabins

Lakeside rustic cabin in Critz, Virginia renovated on Renovation Hunters.

There’s no denying the charm and warmth of a log cabin. The natural wood combined with warm color schemes and soft textures provides an inviting rustic retreat far away from the hustle and bustle of daily life. So how do you get that cozy cabin feel? Rustic interior design elements.

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Products Come to Life at Fixer-Upper in the Nebraska Sandhills

Old home remodeled on Renovation Hunters near the Nebraska Sandhills.

In early 2022, Hal Shaffer and Chris Filardi gave general contractor Kevin Tarkovich a tour of a historic home in Hyannis, Nebraska. They intended to give new life to the property, as the first project on their new Outdoor Channel series, Renovation Hunters, but the term makeover was an understatement for this 19th-century home, to say the least.

Host Hal Shaffer reassured Kevin on the challenge of renovating the main street’s focal point saying, “You can take all the time you want, as long as it’s done in eight days!” So, they got to work on remodeling old homes for their show – starting in the Sandhills of Nebraska – with the help of numerous craftsmen and DIY-ers, along with some awesome brand partners (if we do say so ourselves).

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