What a long, strange trip it’s been: you’ve done your research, decided on a material, set your heart on a color, and then, oh, and then…you bought It. Your perfect floor, from Floors To Your Home, …

This is an old post, but most of these still work.  Stress relief!  Enjoy, and sorry if any have gone away since we last checked.________________________________________________It's makin …

I’d like to start this post with a dedication. That’s right, we’re going to join our metaphorical hands, enjoy some togetherness, and give a loud proud shout out to everyone who wades into the sometim …

“April showers bring May flowers.” There’s nothing quite as refreshing as spring rain, with its cool breezes and the promise of beautiful weather to come. Of course, there’s a difference between te …

Many questions arise when choosing a floor. There are the obvious questions, of course, like “what room is the floor going to go in?” and “how much am I looking to spend on this project?” Then ther …

Today we’re going to talk about one of the most unheralded champions in any home, the laundry room. We ask a lot of our laundry rooms, don't we? Be dry. Be clean. Be visually appealing. Don't smell …

In today’s modern world, it’s easy to feel like there’s not enough time in the day. This common concern can often be assuaged with organizing, prioritizing, and just a pinch of luck, but life has a …

When you plan your flooring purchase there are a number of things you'll want to factor in, and some can be easy to miss. Floors To Your Home specializes in good discount flooring, and we try to m …

 First things first... There is an interior designer named Cheryl. Since I like Cheryl's stuff, my first suggestion is hers, called 5 Ways to Wow in your New Kitchen. We tend to focus on fl …

There are plenty of good things being written on other weblogs that touch on, or complement, our focus on floors. Every now and then, I'll post a few, and tell you why I think they are worth readin …

As Fall hits us in the face, we have two misanthropic phenomena with which to deal, allergies and related breathing issues, and tracked in water. Here are some links to posts you might find helpful i …

Hardwood flooring is an enduring classic and with good reason. It’s beautiful, strong, and capable of a long lifespan in your home with the proper care and maintenance. What, you ask, is the prop …

(Recently my good friend over at Jorgenson Industrial suggested I write a blog post about floors and kids. The idea took root and…voila! Here we are.)      There are few ce …

Ah, summer. Some of us flourish in the heat; some of us huddle up to the closest air conditioning and offer our thanks to the deities of modern convenience. We all have our needs during the season, …

Ah, winter. It’s pretty to look at, but it can be pretty awful to clean up after. We all know how important it is to keep ourselves and our pets warm during the cold months, but what about our hous …

Ah, winter.   (Brace yours, Elf!)Whether you love it or hate it, preparation is essential to ensure the most hassle-free season possible. Getting ready for winter doesn’t stop at checking y …

“Expect the unexpected.” “Life is what happens when you’re making plans.” “Prepare for the worst, hope for the best.” Everyone knows an adage or two designed to ease the pain of getting kicked in t …

It could be part of Spring Cleaning, looking at your hardwood flooring for blemishes, haze in the finish or what have you, and restoring it to its natural beauty. Tips today come from outside our …

How's that for a Marky-Markety title? And I didn't even have to use killer, epic, awesome, leverage or hurry! Sometimes I am so ...adequate! There are a few reasons why I'm posting a link colle …

Show of hands here, friends…who doesn’t love a little bit of luxury in their lives? When it comes to flooring, luxury is frequently associated with exotic solid hardwoods (link) like ebony and mah …

DO: Sweep and vacuum regularly. A little bit of daily maintenance keeps things nice and clean, and prevents allergens like dust and pet dander from building up.  "Cute doesn't clean up after …

Gather around, friends. It’s time to talk about innovation! *gasp* Innovation? In FLOORING? It’s here. And it’s spectacular. Let’s get into it!    What Is It? “Is there such a …

True, this really is not a common situation, and not what we're usually planning for when we talk waterproof flooring, but when we show a guy displacing gallons of H2O all over a st …

Over a year ago we picked up our fist waterproof plank flooring, a click together product called Supreme Click Elite. It has been very popular, and almost (I actually think completely, but time wi …

We are always developing our Flooring Learning Center at Floors To Your Home (.com), a place to find information, instruction and tips on flooring in general. In preparation for each page or section …

Unfinished hardwood is, as its name suggests, an unfinished raw material. While the wood has been milled into planks of flooring, no stains or protective coatings have been applied, leaving a virgi …

Recently we've gotten some questions about our Eastridge hardwood flooring products. We've done our best to put them all together in one handy dandy blog post to tell you everything you need to …

A is for Acacia We’re starting off the ABCs of hardwood with a little bit of a cheat, because acacia isn’t a tree: it’s a shrub! This Australian shrub yields wood that’s renowned for its beauty, …

What is the difference? Is engineered hardwood even real wood? Isn't it really just laminate flooring? Where can each of these types of hardwood be installed? Are they both installed the same w …

Hardwood flooring has always been a consumer favorite when re-decorating a home. Many homeowners though do not know what there wood floors can handle or what to be aware of. Here are the 13 Do No …

Laminate flooring is well-known in the interior design world. Of course, with fame comes misconception, so we’re here to clear up some of that pesky misinformation floating around and hopefully ans …

There’s been a lot of conversation over the past year about the safety of laminate flooring. 60 Minutes ran a feature in March 2015 calling into question the levels of formaldehyde present in a compet …

I was making Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies from scratch, my variant on the standard recipe where I used science to help me get the chewy part to work without having to underbake them. Now at this p …

We love our blog readers! They ask us some great questions and bring a great community feeling. Of course, if one person asks a question, someone else has probably wondered about the same thing, an …

What’s the oft-repeated mantra of internet sanity?      It's for your own good. Well, friends, unlike some well-known dens of iniquity on the World Wide Web, our blog is a g …

Lately we’ve received multiple questions about installing vinyl flooring in some nonstandard locations. This is great for a couple of reasons: one, it shows our amazing readers thinking outside the bo …

Following a recent 60 Minutes report calling into question the business ethics and safety protocols practiced by Lumber Liquidators with regard to their laminate flooring, consumers across the nation …

I have vinyl, hardwood, bamboo, carpet, or ceramic tile in my house. Do I need to be worried about formaldehyde in my floors?The only products called into question on 60 Minutes were laminate products …

Let’s face it: chemicals are everywhere. We, dear readers, are composed of…you guessed it…chemicals. Lipids, proteins, nucleic acids, carbohydrates, carbon, oxygen, nitrogen, and many others keep o …

A customer of ours, Mary Monson-Ortega, contacted us through our Facebook page and was very generous to send us pictures of her finished floor, and to dialogue with us about the experience of insta …

We have a little box on our website that invites reviews, comments, complaints, musings and/or favorite recipes. We get some positive feedback. Usually it's about our customer service or how nice th …

First of all, let us offer our sincerest congratulations on your new hardwood floor! Whether you chose solid or engineered, you’ve made a great investment in a quality material that never goes out …

It’s natural to want to customize your living space. Your home should be a proud reflection of your personality, a bastion of comfort you can be proud of. It’s just as natural to want to safeguard …

Frank started this post 2 years ago, then our blog sort of... died! Now that it's alive again, I found this in the Pending Posts Archive, and thought Frank's last few entries should be given some …

Neutral colored wall.Regular décor changes are not within the reach of most people so timeless styles are becoming very popular. Well-chosen furniture and features such as a laminate floor means that …

Disposing of an old floor doesn't have to mean throwing away the wood. Here are some amazing ways to reuse the material and give it new life in the process.Design An Accent Wall Accent walls inst …

Here at Floors To Your Home, we believe in openness and honesty about who we are, what we do, and what we sell.As global citizens, it’s our responsibility to take an active interest in preserving our …

There’s never been a more critical time to be environmentally conscious. With a skyrocketing global population, rising temperatures, and increased pollution, every small step towards reversing our …

The kitchen is one of the most frequented places during the holiday season, so get that vinyl looking good again! To begin with -- Fixing your vinyl floor can be done in a few easy steps. You don't ne …

Laminate is considered one of the most practical and attractive alternatives to carpet, mainly because of its many advantages. When a guest walks into the room they will be staying in, the first thing …

Because of the poor economy, many Americans are taking up home renovation projects themselves. This is part of a trend that has been growing for several years now. However, many homeowners are ignoran …

A lot of people neglect to consider bamboo flooring when it’s truly a viable option to consider.  Here are 5 great reasons to consider bamboo flooring in your home: Environmentally Friendly. …

We love customer photos, and we love customer photos with pets so much we're hosting a contest to celebrate! Send us your best shot of your pet on your FTYH floors and you could win a $100 Amazon gift …

What’s new at Floors To Your Home? Well, friends, it’s sheet vinyl! Say whaaat? I know, I know. Sheet vinyl has gotten something of a bad rap over the years, but this isn’t the spongy, yiel …

Everyone likes a good bargain. There’s no feeling quite like scoring a good deal on a great product. After all, a dollar doesn’t go as far as it used to…or does it? One of our most frequently aske …

Look, Ma, Arrows![/caption] Our Free Vinyl Floor Contest continues through midnight this Sunday. It's easy to enter, so don't miss it! Just go to the link in the previous sentence. You'll see gre …

You can win a vinyl floor for a room up to 12' x 12', a $500 value, on our Facebook page. It's pretty easy - you "like" us, and enter your information so we can find you if you win, and that's it! …

Shipping, shipping, shipping! Everyone who shops online (so, everyone, basically) is familiar with the scramble to check shipping costs, look up the minimum purchase requirements, and get the most …

Making a large purchase can be a daunting prospect, especially when that big purchase is intended to last for many years. Flooring is no exception. It’s 100% understandable to want to get the best fit …

Anne Frank wrote, “no one has ever become poor by giving.” At Floors To Your Home, we believe in the power of giving back. We’re proud to be a Leading Sponsor of the Indiana Campus Superstar Compet …

Our goal at Floors To Your Home.com is to make purchasing a floor–EASY & AFFORDABLE. That is the reason we offer NO-HASSEL SHIPPING on  the products we sell. 1.  You may always call us d …