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Posted By: Blake Rose
The next time you’re in a restaurant and are having a hard time hearing your dinner companion, look around. Chances are the floor and walls are hard surfaces, which mean that all the sounds made in the restaurant are just bouncing around without much opportunity for absorption. Sound is transmitted by the vibration of [...]
Posted By: Joel Schreier
There are 4 basic considerations when selecting new carpeting, not in any particular order; price, color, style and function. In today’s blog I am going to concentrate on the latter two. The function of the carpet will vary depending on what areas of the home you are covering, for instance high traffic areas such as [...]
Posted By: Joel Schreier
At Home Carpet One we strive for 100% customer satisfaction…Read below about Joan, one of many recent and satisfied tile installation customers. Joan had this to say about Home Carpet One, “Yes, I am very satisfied. The installation of the tile in my bedroom hallway and the adjoining bathroom was completed today, and I am very [...]
Posted By: Joel Schreier
Home Carpet One of Chicago is turning 40 and wants to celebrate with the 40 hour sale March 17th – March 20th…
Posted By: Joel Schreier
Pre-finished Natural CORK flooring offers a variety of patterns, colors, and densities. Though CORK encompasses only a small fraction of the total floor covering market, there has been a surge in popularity since the shift to recycled products has changed the course of the flooring industry. Today, buyers are much more discerning in their [...]
Posted By: Joel Schreier
When confronted with all the issues that arise when determining material quantities for a tile project, there are a few easy steps to lessen the confusion. For instance, when one has chosen to remodel a washroom, there are certain ways square footages are determined. The process is quite simple, yet can prove to be challenging [...]
Posted By: Joel Schreier
There is nothing better than the luxury of having your own personal steam shower. Many newer custom homes are equipped with steam showers. One can enjoy that same luxury in an existing home so long as you adhere to the proper installation guidelines. The following are the necessary steps required to build a leak proof, [...]
Posted By: Joel Schreier
Chicago weather can be harsh and trying to keep the chilly temperatures outside can be challenging. One way to keep your home warm and cozy is through the use of radiant heat flooring systems underneath tile installations. There are a number of benefits that Radiant heated floors offer, yet many folks are still passing [...]
Posted By: Joel Schreier
When selecting a new hardwood floor for your home, there can be some uncertainty and anxiety when confronted with all of the choices. With new technology available, there are beautiful engineered hardwood flooring systems that satisfy even the most discerning buyers. There are three different types of installations regarding an engineered hardwood. Each has its [...]
Posted By: Joel Schreier
Living in an older home with tile in need of repair can prove to be quite challenging. One of the most common problems with an existing tile installation is cracked or missing grout. There are a variety of reasons that can cause this including an inferior sub-floor, improper grout installation, and inadequate grout spacing. [...]