Is it better to refinish hardwood floors or replace them with new hardwood? Well this depends on a number of factors including the condition/age of your hardwood, how much you like your current hardwood and what your budget looks like. If you live in Westchester County NY, I offer color consultations to advise customers […]
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What is the difference between red oak and white oak hardwood? Oak flooring is the most popular species of hardwood here in Westchester County NY and the northeast in general. Oak is a very practical wood, is readily available (grown and made in the US), very affordable and very easy to stain so you can
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Trends in Carpet Color – Westchester NY – Winter 2011 The vast majority of carpets selected for homes in Westchester are neutrals – beiges and taupes. These colors are practical and neutral as they go with almost all furniture and give you flexibility with paint color as well as ability to change bedding, window treatments
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What is a floating floor? Do you need a floating floor? I get this question often from customers because someone has told them they need a floating floor. But, most customers don’t understand what a floating floor is. Do you? What is the definition of a floating floor? Technically, a floating floor means
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When you’re refinishing your hardwood floors, hire a flooring contractor (rather than a general contractor), even if it’s not us. When you are refinishing your hardwood floors in White Plains NY, I’d always recommend that you hire a professional…and hire someone who specializes in hardwood floors (rather than a general contractor or handyman) Yesterday, I
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Carpet runners. Why are they important for steps? Westchester NY. I hope you enjoy this quick video on carpet runners and when they can make sense for your steps. Below the video, I’ve included a close up of the wool runner I showcased. What types of carpets are best for steps? Wool carpets are
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I thought I would share this quick 60 second video so you can meet me. I hope to do some more video blogging (or vlogging) soon. Enjoy. Video of The Flooring Girl – Debbie Gartner – Westchester NY Please note that this article may contain affiliate links. You can read my full disclosure at
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Do you have hardwood under your carpet? You may have just found a nice gift. Consider yourself lucky as you have options and may be able to improve your home’s value and save money at the same time! Most customers prefer hardwood flooring – it looks nicer, it improves your home’s value, it lasts
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I’m the Flooring Girl. My name is Debbie Gartner, and I love flooring. I love transforming my customers’ homes from drab to fab. Whether it’s putting new flooring in a whole home or refinishing an existing hardwood floor, designing a kitchen backsplash or just replacing carpet in a room, I’m your gal. I owned
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Can hardwood floors and pets live happily ever after? Many of my customers have pets, so I get this question often – which type of hardwood should I use for pets? It’s a hard question to answer because truthfully all hardwood will dent and scratch over time – it’s just a matter of how much
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