Natural flooring options

Wood is a unique and renewable material. Trees absorb carbon during their growing cycle, and this carbon remains stored in products like wood flooring during its service life. Wood itself is considered to be hypoallergenic. Reclaimed wood is also used for wood flooring.

 Bamboo flooring is made from a fast-growing renewable “timber” (bamboo is actually a grass). It is natural anti-bacterial, water-resistant and extremely durable.  Bamboo has become a fashionable décor choice and Andersens have a wide range to choose from.

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Tips to allergy proof your home

How do allergies work exactly?

When you have allergies, your immune system makes antibodies that identify a particular allergen as harmful, even though it isn’t.

So how do I stop them from becoming a problem?

Just focusing on the basics of a routine and thorough cleaning and temperature and humidity reduction can lead to fewer symptoms and a vastly improved quality of life. The following recommendations can help you avoid allergy triggers and reduce exposure to allergen triggers in your home such as, dust mites, pollen and animal saliva and other allergens. (more…)

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Tips on how to care for your new flooring option

 

One of the most common concerns our customers have when buying and considering new flooring options is how to properly care for their flooring.

To help you get the most out of your flooring, we’ve come up with some handy little tips to help you care for your new flooring.

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How to stop your rugs from slipping on hard surface floors

A complimenting rug can be the difference in a room being a nice room or an becoming an absolutely stunning room. When placed on a hard surface floor, a rug can easily slip out from underneath you as you walk on it. This can be a hazard, so it is important that if you have rugs in your home they are secure and correctly placed onto the flooring surface. (more…)

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Tips on how to get scuff marks off Wooden Floors

A common concern for people who own wooden floors or are considering installing them is the care and maintenance – particularly how to clean marks off of them without causing damage. In this light, we’ve come up with a few little tips on how you will be able to get marks off hardwood floors using common household products. You don’t always need to buy a special product for the job although if you are in doubt, please check with one of our flooring specialists to ensure it is safe to use.

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Tips to help you sell your home what works and what doesn’t

Tip 1: Renovations can add value to a property.

Some projects do add value to a home, but others may deter potential buyers. One example of this latter scenario would be if the owner knocks out a wall between two small bedrooms to create one larger bedroom instead. If the buyer was hoping for a property with more bedrooms, they would be disappointed with this supposed improvement. Renovations do not always equal added value.

Tip 2: Use good quality materials to attract buyers.

Using high end building materials can certainly make your home attractive. Yet bear in mind that location is the most important factor for many buyers who are looking for a new home. If your property is overly done up in a suburb with less ostentatious homes, it may stand out for the wrong reasons. Buyers may be impressed with your new granite bench-tops, but they will ultimately choose the more affordable home just down the road. Over-improving can put your home out of a buyer’s price range.

 

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