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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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Mobile Home Remodel: 8 DIY Projects to Refresh Your Living Space

A remodeled mobile home that looks brand new.

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 mobile home remodel, these eight DIY projects can make your dream home a reality.

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An In-Depth Look at Tongue & Groove Hardwood Flooring

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 1700’s and mid-1800’s.) There are a lot of perks that come with this type of flooring, which makes it one of the only contenders for your hardwood flooring home improvement.

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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 Cabin Interiors

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 a welcoming and inviting rustic retreat far away from the hustle and bustle of daily life. So how do you get that cozy rustic cabin interior?

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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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Managing Hardwood Lumber Supply for Job Sites & Woodworking Projects

Baird Brothers products on the Renovation Hunters job site.

A job site manager’s responsibility is to ensure that the team has all the tools and building materials needed to get the project done. And as a contractor, hardwood flooring and lumber supply should be on the top of your list. Whether you’re remodeling a home or building from the ground up, fine hardwood products have a way of elevating any new space or project.

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This Old House Modern Barnhouse Shows Off Baird Brothers Products

This Old House Modern Barnhouse in St. Paul, Minnesota.

Modern barn home designs don’t have to be plain — Baird Brothers Fine Hardwoods has products that help you bring a modern feel to this type of traditionally-styled house.

This Old House’s Modern Barnhouse Idea House, located near St. Paul in Afton, Minnesota, is a master class in designing with nature in mind while building for today’s style. This 2021 Idea House was the brainchild and dream home of Amy Matthews, and the plans she developed with D/O Architects Colin Oglesbay and Aaron McCauley-Aburto outlined a 3,800 square-foot barnhouse with an open floor plan and plenty of windows. The plans were brought to life by builder Chad Maack and his team at Hartman Homes.

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How Wood Products Actually Help Ecosystems: A Conversation With Amy Shields and Jessica Hickman Fresch

Amy Shields and Jessica Hickman Fresch talking about wood as a renewable resource.

Note: this is a transcript from our recent AHA interview. If you would like to watch the video, check out our content studio page. This interview is also available as a podcast episode – find it here.

Steve Stack:

Brought to you direct from Studio 3B at Baird Brothers Fine Hardwoods, American Hardwood Advisor is your source for trends, tips, and insights into how the building industry has evolved. 

Join me, Steve Stack, along with guest builders and industry leaders, as we talk shop and go in-depth on what it takes to be the best of the best. 

Dive into topics like architecture, industry trends, project plans, historical tools, tricks of the trade, and life lessons from more than six decades of experience in the hardwood lumber business.
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