While maybe not according to the calendar, it sure feels like winter’s arrived! With all the great things that winter brings to our homes and families, one thing is certain: winter water damage can be the worst. Here are precautions your family can take in insuring that your house doesn’t fall victim. Inspect Your Roof & Gutters. No one wants …
Here on the blog, we’ve discussed the pros and cons of vinyl, laminate, engineered hardwood, and carpet flooring options. One we haven’t talked about is bamboo flooring…until now! According to Cleanfax, the global sales of bamboo flooring in 2016 was at $1.13 billion. Yes, billion. It’s a growing choice among home owners, buyers, and builders. So what are the reasons …
We often think of winterizing our lawns and homes, but rarely do we consider winterizing our furniture. While most people know that outdoor furniture is not made for every season under the sun. Some may not always know how to properly winterize their outdoor furniture – especially if you have limited space! And just because a patio or deck is …
Do-It-Yourself projects are still trendy, but beyond that, they’re an age-old way of saving money by using what you already have. Furniture is one of the easiest things to update when it comes to taking on a DIY project, with many people painting old wooden pieces to give them a new look. But if you’re moving beyond painting and into …
It’s true that trends come and go, but that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t consider them when picking out new furniture for your space! Here are the fabulous furniture trends coming up next year. Velvet. Yes, velvet’s comeback is spilling over from fashion into furniture, particularly for sofa, pillows, and accent chairs. Choose a bold color like violet, cobalt, mustard, emerald, …
Who doesn’t love laminate flooring? We sure do! It looks great, is easy to clean, difficult to scratch, and won’t break the bank. It’s a versatile flooring option, and its popularity grows more each day. However, there is one small problem when it comes to water: if it’s exposed to too much water for too long, the boards will almost …
No one wants to use a dirty sponge to clean the kitchen table or a dirty rag to clean the toilet, so why use a dirty vacuum to clean your carpet? A full vacuum is not going to suction, clogged vacuum bristles won’t do their job well either, a bad-smelling vacuum goes without saying. So if it’s time to give …
On this blog we’ve looked at laminate flooring, engineered hardwood flooring, and carpet, so we figured it was time to look at another popular flooring option: vinyl. According to The Spruce, by the 1950s vinyl flooring had “surpassed linoleum’s position as the best low-cost water-resistant flooring option for locations such as bathrooms and kitchens,” and it’s still a popular choice …
At Claude Brown’s, we want to help you make your house a home. When it comes to furniture, let us help you determine your personal style so it’s easier for you to choose the pieces that you’ll not only love to use, but also love to look at. Below are some of the most common interior decorating styles (though not …
Why Hire a Carpet Cleaner? Anyone can rent a carpet cleaner, so what’s the benefit of hiring a professional? Here are five reasons to give Claude Brown’s a call today! Carpet cleaning rentals aren’t always as great as people think. Sure, they’re great for spot cleaning from time to time, but they aren’t a replacement for a thorough truck-mounted cleaning. …
