It's where your children play. It's what you and your true love dance on. It's the thing that tells your feet you've arrived home. Flooring plays a pivotal role in your house, and upgrades can increase value, aesthetics and functionality. Good floors also just make your home feel better.
The choices for types of floors can be dizzying. Before you start tearing up carpet, consider what flooring fits the way you live in a particular room. If you or your kids spend a lot of time sitting or playing on the floor, carpet or area rugs might be the way to go. If allergies are an issue, wood floors or tile might be better. Costs for each kind of material vary widely, depending on quality and, of course, square footage. And the labor costs can dwarf the material expense. Continue Reading