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Structure

Many elements of structure make up the home, including doors, floors, walls, roofs, foundations and windows. This handy guide helps explain all these elements and more.

How to polish floorboards and parquetry

If your floorboards or parquetry floor are looking tired and worn, a good polish may be all that's needed to rejuvenate them.   Properly caring for...

How to clean and repair carpet

Properly cleaning carpet on a regular basis is a good way to keep it looking fresh and new, and to keep allergens under control.    Make...
Choosing floors: health considerations

Choosing floors: health considerations

The type of material and finish that you use on your floors can have an impact on your health. Make sure you pick flooring...

Floor insulation performance

A properly insulated floor can help lower your heating and cooling bills, and reduce unwanted noise from wooden floorboards.    Having proper insulation within your floors...

Which floors are easy to maintain?

The time you have to spend cleaning a floor and how well it copes with stains will directly contribute to your long term satisfaction...

Floor durability

How long your floor will last is one part of durability - but you also need to consider how its looks will degrade as...

Budget and cost for flooring

Knowing where to spend money and where to save money is a very important part of choosing the right floor for your home. Points to...
Carpet and underlay

Choosing floors: hardness and bounce

The amount of bounce that your floor provides can make a big difference to your ability to spend a long time standing on it.   You...

Floor pattern and design

Because of the amount of space it occupies, your floor's pattern and design will have a big impact on the look of your home.   The...

Choosing floors: comfort vs. convenience?

Choosing floors and floor coverings is often a matter of finding a sensible balance between comfort and convenience.   Comfort versus convenience? Try to pick floors...
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