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Cleaning company Stanley Steemer has begun offering hardwood floor cleaning services. The processwhich does not use steamincludes a consultation, light vacuum, application of a cleaning solution using a “high-speed rotary brush and extraction machine,” and, last, application of a “pH balancing solution,” according to a Stanley Steemer sales representative. The wood floor is left dry [...]

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The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is considering amending the declaration requirement that was added to the Lacey Act in December 2008 and is seeking public input, according to a notice in the Federal Register. Only two of the four proposed changes should affect the wood flooring industry; however, the USDA’s Animal and Plant Health [...]

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Picture a narrow lane on the Assawoman Bay in North http://www.baltimoresun.com/travel/beaches/, where mansions of differing styles are year-round residences. Dr. Bill Allen, an http://www.baltimoresun.com/travel/beaches/ dentist, lives in one of these homes with an exterior design of his own choosing.”I wanted a Northern Atlantic, Nantucket-style cottage coastal but not beach-y,” he said. Related Pictures: Bill Allen’s [...]

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Stanley Steemer, located at 1500 Michigan Street in San Francisco, is announcing its new promotion for customers seeking a deep cleaning system for hardwood floors with no sanding or buffing. As one of the best providers of cleaning services for carpets and other surfaces, Stanley Steemer is excited to share their brand new deep cleaning [...]

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Brazilian hardwoods are prominently featured: 7813 Carmen Ave., Norridge, $850,000 This two-story Traditional home, built in 2006, features a winding staircase and hardwood flooring in almost every room. The master bedroom has two walk-in closets, and there are jetted tubs in two bathrooms. The home features Brazilian cherry doors inside, while the island kitchen has [...]

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In April 2010the very month the EPA’s Renovation, Repair and Painting (RRP) rule took effectthe agency immediately issued a notice to amend the rule by adding “clearance testing requirements.” Just more than a year later, those proposed changes could be taking effect, as well. In July the RRP rulewhich affects wood flooring contractors moving baseboards [...]

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The Alliance for Free Choice Jobs in Flooring (AFCJF), a group that opposes implementing trade tariffs on engineered wood flooring from China, will hold a conference call on Wednesday during which it will discuss the effects of the ongoing trade investigation. On Friday the group circulated letters throughout the wood flooring industry, urging people to [...]

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In this makeover, designer Sarai Mitnik of Colette Patterns creates a cohesive look between the kitchen and dining room of her bungalow. But first, some old linoleum has to come off… In an old bungalow, you’ll never quite know what you’ll find underneath any surface. Years of other families can mean countless layers of wallpaper [...]

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Q: I’m planning to install prefinished Brazilian cherry flooring in several rooms of my house. It’s 1″inch thick and comes in 3′-inch-wide strips. Do you think it would be okay in the kitchen too? The kitchen entrance is my main door, so I’m concerned that tracked-in water and grit will be hard on the flooring. [...]

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Hardwood The idea of hardwood flooring enhances any living room with unrivaled elegance. A premium choice for living rooms for many years, hardwood floors can add value to your home without breaking the bank. Over the years, hardwood options have increased greatly leading to more affordable styles that don’t sacrifice quality. Well-matched to any décor, [...]

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