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Making Flooring Easy

Floors To Your Home

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I mean… we’re flooring people, from an outlet store basically, and it looks to us like just figuring our how to pick the right floor is daunting at best. In your life, you’ll do it less often than you’ll buy cars, and that’s a pretty taxing thing to do. So we’re trying to start from scratch and be as basic and clear as we can about doing this, so you can find what you want, wherever you end up shopping. We’ll have regular episodes, chats between Dan (who owns the company) and me (I’m David – ...
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All Things Wood Floor

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All Things Wood Floor, created by Wood Floor Business magazine, talks to interesting wood flooring pros to share knowledge, stories and tips on everything to do with wood flooring, from installation, sanding and finishing to business management.
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Elephant Floors takes great satisfaction in being Sunnyvale's best hardwood floor provider, flooring installer, and wood floor installation service. You may choose the ideal hardwood floor for your house or place of business with the assistance of our knowledgeable team of experts. With so many alternatives available, such as various wood species, hues, and finishes, we are sure we can assist you in finding the ideal match for your room. We provide installation and floor restoration services ...
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Floor Academy - Helping flooring, tile and stone contractors own an asset

Kyle Hedin - Speaker, Mastermind Facilitator, Writer, Content Creator, Business Therapist, and Contractor

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Floor Academy is a podcast hosted by Kyle Hedin that provides small business information and guidance to flooring, tile and stone contractors on how to build a successful and sustainable business. The podcast aims to help contractors move from owning a job to owning an asset, by providing insights and strategies related to management, entrepreneurship, and networking. Floor Academy covers a range of topics related to flooring, tile and stone business management, including small business adve ...
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Tiling Connect is a podcast designed to share relevant technical information to enhance the quality of tiling in Australia, New Zealand and worldwide. My mission is to assist tilers, builders, tile or tool shops and consumers by connecting them with the best industry knowledge to achieve excellent quality and profitable tile projects. I will discuss tile installation methods, tools, equipment, and materials selection, how to achieve quality outcomes for your business, and everything related ...
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Welcome to In Home Flooring podcast! Discover the latest tips, trends, and expert insights on transforming your living spaces into dream homes. From innovative home improvement ideas to top-notch flooring solutions, we've got you covered. Tune in for inspiring stories, and practical advice to create the perfect ambiance in your Denver home. Elevate your living experience with us today!
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Floor Masters was created to give home owners, builders, and installers knowledge on what is involved in providing professional custom flooring and tile installation. Each monthly episode will cover how-to's, how-not's, tips, and trends that are associated with the art of installing custom flooring. You'll learn about custom tile work, cool techniques, and one of a kind transformations. Join us as we share what it takes to be a FLOOR MASTER!
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Cobra Flooring, one of the best commercial and residential flooring company based in Glendale Arizona and serving since 2008. We offer reliable flooring services using a wide selection of quality materials and brands. https://cobraflooringaz.com/
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aluminiumcladding

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Terrazzo is an excellent building material that has stood the test of time and works well in both commercial and residential situations. Terrazzo flooring is a composite material made up of chips of marble, quartz, granite or other stone ground to the right size and then mixed with a cement binder. The result is strong enough to be used as flooring or wall covering in homes, businesses and even public spaces like parks or shopping malls.
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Concrete Installation in Hollywood Florida

Concrete Installation in Hollywood Florida

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Hollywood Concrete Pros is a full-service, locally owned and operated company that has been serving Hollywood, FL, and all of Broward County for over 10 years. We have earned an excellent reputation in the concrete industry by consistently providing exceptional workmanship and service. Our goal is to ensure that our customers always receive the best products and services; we strive to provide you with the highest quality patio flooring and concrete pool decks in South Florida.
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Talk'n Tile

Frankie Martinez

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In this Podcast we are talkin all things tile. If you're in the tile industry, work with people who are, or would like to learn more about it...this podcast is for you!!! We've got great conversations with interior designers talking about the latest tile trends and inspirations, to chats with other tile contractors, industry leaders, discussions about what's hot in new installation products, and my personal passion ...tile education for the next generation! We are currently a monthly podcast ...
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DeVille Digital Marketing

DeVille Digital Marketing

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DeVille Digital Marketing provides distinctive SEO tactics for the service sector. For companies that provide painting, restoration, flooring installation, roofing, and home remodeling services, we specialize in SEO. Even if you don't yet have a website, we can still assist you. With NO PAY PER LEAD, we only charge ONE FLAT RATE. In every place, we only work with ONE COMPANY. For clients who already have websites, we provide services like Google Penalty Removal, SEO Audits, Local SEO, and Fu ...
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Welcome to the Rubcorp Podcast Show, your ultimate source for insights on rubber surfacing, playground installation, rubber flooring, pool deck installation, and floor insulation in Dallas. Join us as we discuss the latest trends, expert tips, and innovative solutions in these fields. Contact Us: 972.462.7259 Business Address: 749 Port America #600, Grapevine, TX 76051
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Al Musthafa Landscape & Gardening is a highly sought-after landscaping company in Dubai that offers high-end residential, villa, and commercial landscape design, development, maintenance & construction services. Al Musthafa Landscape & Gardening Office No 603, 6th floor - Prime Business Centre Tower B - Al Barsha South 4 - Dubai - United Arab Emirates +971555234669 https://almusthafalandscape.com/
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In-depth features and special programs introducing you to Western North Carolina’s musicians, painters, sculptors, playwrights, dancers, writers, poets and more, as well as coverage of the social, cultural and economic issues connected to the arts.
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Home Repair Tutor

Jeff Patterson

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Are you a busy homeowner? Whether it's your job, kids, or other crazy grownup stuff...we get it. You don't have a ton of time. The Home Repair Tutor Show is a home improvement podcast that saves you time and money by teaching you home improvement skills. These no fluff, 10-15 minute podcasts are packed with pure home improvement tips you want. Jeff Patterson shares concepts, skills, and tools he's learned over the last decade. Episodes are around 10 minutes and subscribers get a fresh episod ...
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Send us a text Nobody wants to work. People want too much money. Nobody will do it as well I can. What other excuses do you have for not having employees and trusting them to complete a project? It doesn’t have to be that way but it will take some work and systems to have reliable, attentive, and empowered employees that do the right thing even whe…
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Send us a text Is it really worth it to have a showroom? Will it truly help your installation business? Won’t it just create more work and get in the way of running installs? It could not be worth it, it could get in your way, and it could create more headaches. However, it could also open up a new revenue stream, limit liability, and give you a pa…
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Send us a text In this episode, we are grateful to speak with Aaron WD Huey, Coach to the Tradies. Aaron started his career in building at a young age, acquiring all the essential skills to become a fully qualified carpenter. He progressed to a leadership role and faced numerous challenges inherent in the construction industry. Observing the impact…
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Send us a text Just because you can set a tile, hand sew a seam, or properly sand and finish a floor to perfection, does not mean you are good at business. Often times we think because we are great craftspeople that those skills mean we are good at our business. If that was the case, why are there constantly contractors from all fields asking how m…
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Vinyl Installation Los Altos, CA How difficult is premium vinyl installation? Luxury vinyl installation is not impossible for do-it-yourselfers, but it does need time and care. Preparing the subfloor, making sure it is clean and level, and precisely calculating cuts around obstructions are major issues. Many Los Altos, California residents who want…
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What- ... whoooooo would put their own flooring in a rented apartment? That seems like a big giveaway to the company already overcharging you. But! Some flooring can go with you, you see. You move, you take the flooring to the new place. Maybe it keeps the overall decor the way you want it, so the old/new place's floor color doesn't have to blow yo…
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Send us a text How much does your workman’s comp cost you? What are you classifying your employees as? What are you subs classified as? Did you know that core tasks dictate classification and different classes have different rates? Someone in the field using dangerous power tools will cost you far more than someone in an office sitting at a compute…
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We answered a question from our old blog comments section with another blog post, and... here it is! Readable here: https://floorstoyourhome.com/resource-center/20-best-floor/90/whats-the-best-floor-for-a-daycare/ (Sorry, I know I usually write at least a little more, but ... it's a short piece. What am I going to do, put it all in here, in this li…
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Many manufacturers market their laminate floor products as install anywhere floors, and laminate flooring certainly is very versatile, but as with any material, it has a few limitations you should be cautious about: moisture, wear & tear and the kind of flooring you might keep underneath it. Let's look into those. (or you can just read it here!) ht…
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Usually here, we're talking about a household that is more active than other households, likely one with kids and/or pets. We're also talking about the common living areas. Looking at the major types of flooring available, I'll consider carpet, vinyl flooring, hardwood, laminate flooring and more. By now, if you've actually listened to each of the …
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Laminate Installation Los Altos, CA Does installing laminate cost less? Indeed, the installation cost of laminate flooring is often lower than that of hardwood or tile. This is because of its less expensive material prices and simple click-and-lock installation method. Elephant Floors provides reasonable prices and knowledgeable installation servic…
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When deciding on the best floor for your bedroom, in addition to the decor of the room, it's important to consider its location in the home, the age of the occupant, the kind of maintenance that will be needed, and the amount of traffic that the room will endure (usually high for kids, and low for grown-ups). You can read this piece with your own e…
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Send us a text In this episode, we are grateful to have spoken with Trevor Schwenke, CEO of WorldSkills Australia, Liam Cochrane of Construction Training Fund (WorldSkills Australia Volunteer) and Jacob Dixon, National Australian Champion for Tiling. WorldSkills has enabled young people to showcase their trade skills and talents since 1981. Their s…
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Send us a text When are you big enough to get a second location? What are the challenges behind it? How do you manage two teams? There are a lot of things to make happen so that you can be successful. From dialing in sales processes to expanding your marketing in to a new area there is a lot to consider. Chris Rogers is the owner of Wally’s Carpet …
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The living room floor might have to endure very high foot traffic, so if you’re thinking about replacing the flooring in your living room, there are many factors to consider. Here, I go over carpet, Laminate flooring, Solid hardwood flooring and Vinyl flooring, covering how they stack up against each other for this very specific room. See the artic…
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The kitchen is a high traffic area in which your family probably spends a lot of time, so you'll need to consider each floor's durability, maintenance needs, comfort, and cost. I go through those one by one, and will hopefully leave you ready to explore your best choice to find the style and look you want. The written piece is here: https://floorst…
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The biggest concern with a bathroom floor is water, specifically in two forms: - spills & splashes - steam & humidity I'll cover both here, and tell you which floors stand up best to those assailants, and which are best left out of a good bathroom. Read the piece here: https://floorstoyourhome.com/resource-center/20-best-floor/20/whats-the-best-flo…
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Flooring Vendors Los Altos, CA How can I choose the best Los Altos flooring supplier? Consider criteria like reputation, product variety, and customer service when selecting flooring vendors in Los Altos, California. Seek for suppliers with a reputation for excellent materials and skilled installation, such as Elephant Floors. To see possibilities …
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Send us a text How do you manage your time in your business? How do you manage all the different hats you have to wear? Sales, installation, scheduling, finance, and marketing are just a few of them and they all require a different skillset. What if there was a better way to free up time where you could automate some of the processes as part of bei…
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Unlike those offered in the previous mini-episode on Best Floors for a Basement, none of these floors would survive any kind of flooding, whether a proper flood, a busted pipe or just a single, colossal spill, and all will require some additional moisture control before being put in. So here are the rest of the main floor types, listed from least t…
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Flooring Contractor Los Altos, CA For how long does a flooring project in Los Altos, California take? Elephant Floors is a reputable flooring contractor in Los Altos, California. Depending on the size and complexity of the task, they may do it in one to three days. Specialized designs or larger installations could need more time. Quick, excellent s…
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A basement can make up around one third of the floorspace in a home, and the cost of finishing a basement can be half the cost of putting an addition of smaller space on the house. It's strange that unfinished basements would be so common. The problem is not that the cons are insurmountable, just that they are daunting enough to feel insurmountable…
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You can be allergic to your floor. Irritants can either be gathered and held by the floor, or they can be a part of its very make up. In this mini-episode I hope to help you make the best choice of flooring, specifically with allergy prevention in mind. My sources: The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) The American Academy of Allergy …
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In this episode, the team at In Home Flooring, Denver's home flooring solution, explores the best alternatives to traditional wall-to-wall carpeting. Whether you're looking for eco-friendly options, durable materials, or modern design ideas, they’ll dive into innovative choices like hardwood, vinyl, and laminate flooring that can transform your liv…
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Send us a text Do you sell installations or do you sell an experience? Answering that one question can quickly help you differentiate your company from the competition. What makes an install an experience? When does it start? What’s included? Is it really different than what the competition is doing? Reggie Burke of Bayview Flooring in Port Angeles…
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Having a pet can bring challenges to the household environment. Dogs chew. Cats scratch. Birds are ... you know, they do everything inside. Accidents happen. For a new floor in a home with a pet, several things come into play: where the floor is going to go how much traffic it will encounter how much wear and tear it can be expected to endure the p…
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Send us a text We are grateful to speak with Dave Moore and Tony Meshouris from The Tile Depot in New Zealand in this episode. The Tile Depot was established in 1995 and has since grown into one of the largest importers and retailers of quality tiles in New Zealand. Their growth and success have stemmed from offering a wide selection of importer-pr…
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When this question is posed, usually we're talking about a household that is more active than other households, likely one with older kids and/or pets. We're also talking about the common living areas, because in kitchens, bathrooms and similar rooms, the household makeup is less of a factor than are the room's uses and moisture issues. Here's the …
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Just where can a hardwood floor go? Or more important, where shouldn't you use solid hardwood? Each kind of flooring has strengths that the others don't, and today Dan and I go over those so that if your salesperson says, "Solid hardwood? In your basement? Sure!" you'll already know better. After this full episode, where we talk floor-by-floor, I'm…
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Carpet Installation Los Altos, CA Does Los Altos, California provide any possibilities for eco-friendly carpet? For carpet installation in Los Altos, California, eco-friendly choices are really accessible. Elephant Floors provides a range of eco-friendly carpets manufactured from renewable, natural resources including sisal, jute, and wool. They al…
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In Part 2 of this episode, João and Susy Dias of Fino Oficio continue their conversation with Stephen Diggins and explain why they only hire people with no experience in the wood flooring industry, how they manage to charge so much more money than other wood flooring companies, how they work together as husband and wife, how they handle client rela…
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Basically, yes! Most will, to some degree, and you should plan on it, on the final color. But how much do they change, how long will it take, and how can you tell what you'll end up with? I look into that here. Here's a link to the illustrated piece I'm reading: Must Hardwood Floors Change Color Produced by https://FloorsToYourHome.com/ Created, Ho…
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Deciding which hardwood you want to look at is a decision you'll make with your eyes, so here I talk about the various hardwood species sorted by hardness. Not all wood is the same; some are denser and more rugged than others, so in case that's a factor you want to consider, I go through some common candidates from softest to hardest. The written &…
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Send us a text What changes about your marketing strategy as your business develops around you. What kind of tactics are required as a startup, survival, successful, scaling, or sustainable entity? More than likely referrals won’t be the only thing keeping you business alive past the survival stage. Justin Shaw of Driven for Growth, returns to the …
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Here we talk about things like color & tone, grain, the look of the finish, textures and edges, so seeing the pictures could be a good help. The piece I'm reading here was initially written to focus on laminate flooring, but the basics apply across the board with all hard surface flooring (so, also waterproof vinyl, hardwoods and so on). Produced b…
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Hardwood Installation Los Altos, CA Which installation technique for hardwood floors is the best? The kind of hardwood and the subfloor will determine the optimal installation technique. The conventional nail-down technique works quite well for solid hardwood and creates a strong, long-lasting connection. Depending on your particular requirements, …
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In Part 1 of this episode, listeners will discover the origin story of how couple João and Susy Dias of Fino Oficio in Lisbon, Portugal, went from no experience in wood flooring to being one of the best-known wood flooring contracting companies in the world, why they are always willing to help other wood flooring pros, what it has been like to part…
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How much will a new floor cost? How much should it cost? How is it even priced, by the carton? Dan and I do our best to give you some starting guidelines on how to navigate floor pricing as well as how different floors can look. Produced by https://FloorsToYourHome.com/ Created, Hosted & Edited by W. David Lichty Reach the show at https://MakingFlo…
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Send us a text What changes about your marketing strategy as your business develops around you. What kind of tactics are required as a startup, survival, successful, scaling, or sustainable entity? More than likely referrals won’t be the only thing keeping you business alive past the survival stage. Justin Shaw of Driven for Growth, returns to the …
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When accidents or natural disasters happen, replacing damaged flooring can be a costly endeavor which could involve your homeowners insurance. If you can properly file a claim, you might better cover the financial burden, but how is this best done? A colleague of ours used to assist an insurance claims adjuster, the people who investigate your insu…
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I just did a show on terminology, and this may be the biggest one people toss around: 'subfloor'. It's a must to understand, so it gets its own article (linked below)/episode. Definitely listen to this one if the word subfloor makes you scratch your head, and I even recommend looking at the written piece. I put a lot of helpful pictures there: http…
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Flooring specialists can be a little opaque with their wording: 2 strip, random length, wear layer, plies, micro-beveled and so on. It's probably hard for any specialist group to not fall into using their jargon even when talking with 'laymen', so to speak. I'll go over some of those terms, as well as talking about what the standard sizes are for t…
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Flooring Supply Los Altos, CA Which flooring is the simplest to install? Luxury vinyl plank (LVP) and laminate flooring are among the simplest to install, according to Elephant Floors, a reputable supplier of flooring supply in Los Altos, California. Both choices include click-and-lock mechanisms, which make installation simple, glue-free, and ofte…
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The standard flooring options include solid and engineered hardwood, laminate, various forms of waterproof flooring, ceramic tile, stone tile and carpet. You may have a very good idea of what you want, you may have no idea, or you may have questions about whether your selection will be the best fit for your room. Here I'll share some very broad tip…
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Shopping for a new floor doesn’t have to be an intimidating process, and we’re here to help make it as painless as possible. Everyone has their own way of doing things, but in this mini-episode, we give a few basic guidelines to help you get started. This is our second mini-episode, based on this article, if you'd like to see it in e-print: https:/…
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Send us a text How do you grow an installation company to more than just installation? You get into the retail side of things and start selling products. It’s as easy as building a relationship with a local store for a kickback to being as complicated as opening up your own store from ground zero and building it up. There is a middle ground of find…
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It’s not like a busted television. The determination to replace a floor can be forced on you, or it can be a matter of whim or opportunity. There are many kinds of flooring, each with many factors to consider, and it’s an expensive proposition, so you need to take it seriously. We’ll try to help, sorting the factors to consider by how certainly the…
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Send us a text We are lucky and grateful to speak with Edwin Hoekman from Hoekmantegelwerken in this episode. In the heart of Holland, a young tiler named Edwin is on a relentless quest for mastery. Passionate about his craft, Edwin is committed to becoming the best in the industry. He dedicates long hours to honing his skills, understanding that t…
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Send us a text How do you choose the right software for your business? Recommendations? Trial and error? Research? There are plenty of ways to attack it but one of the most important things to consider is whether or not it fits your business model. Not all software is created equally nor is it created to function as part of every industry. Tom Stra…
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Flooring Center Los Altos, CA Which floor is the simplest to maintain clean? Vinyl and laminate flooring are excellent options for those who want little upkeep. Elephant Floors at Flooring Center Los Altos, CA offers a selection of vinyl and laminate choices that are very simple to maintain and are made to withstand stains, scratches, and dampness.…
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