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TUESDAY • OCTOBER 5 • 2021 • SECTION B
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ALGONA REMINDER | TUESDAY, OCTOBER 5, 2021
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HOME IMPROVEMENT By Kim Wegener
Features Writer
good,” said Lucas.
For kitchen trends, Lucas said quartz and
in generals are starting to pick up steam too.
popular sellers right now.
Most of the cabinets are painted white and then
Sectionals are very popular including ones
granite are still popular for counter tops and he will have accent colors of dark cabinets or wood
with power reclining and power headrests which
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he popularity of do-it-yourself projects doesn’t expect that trend to ever change a whole tones,” said Lucas. includes USB ports. He said lift chairs remain
and home improvement projects are lot. White for color in kitchens is just as popular He said the farmhouse look continues to be a
popular sellers.
trends that have been on the rise, and as ever. All shades of blue are also Recliners and mattresses
they were accelerated by the pandemic. The last starting to be prevalent in kitchens. were popular purchases for
year and a half people have spent people using their stimulus
more time in their homes than money for store purchases.
ever. People are also buying
Whether people are looking for accent chairs to compliment
ideas to create an outdoor living sets of furniture as well as
space for entertaining or remod- complete sets of furniture.
eling or building a home, they “Most of the people we
want the finished projects to be get are buying groups (fur-
personalized and convenient for niture) that match. We also
their lifestyles. have a lot of people that are
just looking for recliners,”
HOME OFFICE said Kienlen.
EXPANSION BOOM He noted the most popu-
Chris Lucas, board member lar colors schemes right
and sales designer at North Iowa now are grays and browns
Lumber and Design in Algona, and anything barn wood
says kitchen and office expan- or antique white. Kienlen
sions have been popular projects. expects those color schemes
The home office expansions have to be around for while as
been happening a lot more. grays and browns are the
Lucas said it was common most neutral colors when it
before in building a new house comes to accenting a house.
to create an office space during As far as availability of
the build but now because a lot Kathy and Steve Nelson own and operate Window Accents in Algona. inventory, Kienlen said he
of people are not going into an They have been selling a lot of window treatments with the remote control has a whole warehouse full
(power view) feature in recent years. Kim Wegener photo
office setting anymore, home of- of furniture so when some-
fice remodels and expansions are thing is sold he can replace
popular. strong trend also which can include shiplap for it right away. Ordering of furniture could take up
“In general people are work- accent walls and barn doors. Grills, smokers and to 16 weeks which used to take up to four weeks
ing from home more so you are griddles remain popular for outdoor entertaining. and anything wood like solid oak or maple he
seeing a lot of kitchen expansions Mark Bierstedt displays a new stove which features an air fryer Kim Carlson also of North Iowa Lumber and estimates it could take anywhere from 16 to 24
because people are staying home component. Bierstedt along with his wife Vickie, and son, Jody, Design says the grays and taupes are the most weeks for that to arrive.
and eating more and your seeing own North Iowa Appliance in Algona. Kim Wegener photo popular paint colors selling.
a lot of office expansions. There BLACK STAINLESS STILL HOT
has been quite a bit of new housing this year “It used to be all white and now we are getting POWER FEATURES POPULAR Mark and Vickie Bierstedt and son, Jody, own
more than I would have expected because of a lot of white surrounds with kind of a rustic Ryan Kienlen, manager of Hometown Furni- and operate North Iowa Appliance in Algona.
low interest rates. The whole spectrum has been wood island. That has been real popular. Blues ture in Algona, said top sellers are furniture that They said their business is busy but their inven-
have power tory is down some. Something new available at
features such their business are gas or electric stoves with air
as power fryer components.
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reclining, “Product is hard to come by, that is definitely
power lumbar still an ongoing problem. They just came out
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headrests. to try. (It) puts the air fryer in the stove and not
Kienlen said have it on the counter,” said Jody.
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What’s Popular? From page B2
Vickie said French door refrigerators you schedule it, it might close half in the ness was also very busy when people had
are still the most popular sellers. They afternoon and then when it is dusk it will stimulus money to spend so much so that
can still get side by side refrigerators close the blinds all together,” said Steve. for awhile they had hard time keeping
but they are not in high demand. Mark Kathy said although there are a mul- inventory as they sell off the floor.
also mentioned there are now dishwash- titude of different colors and patterns “For a while there, we had nothing
ers which feature a third rack for utensils available, gray is a very popular color in the warehouse, now we are packed.
which people seem to like. for window treatments also neutrals. The Our sales have not slowed down but our
Nelsons said another newer trend are side inventory coming in has picked up,” said
POWER VIEW SELLING WELL panels on the sides of blinds as accents DePriest.
Steve and Kathy Nelson, owners of for the room. The time to receive a custom order has
Window Accents in Algona, said shut- also greatly expanded. She said ordering a
ters are a big part of their business. The RUSTIC FARM LOOK custom recliner now would probably take
Nelsons owned a dry cleaning business POPULAR until July or August 2022 before it ar-
(Steve’s Dry Cleaning Center) for 27 Andrea DePriest, office manager at Ny- rives. A sofa order would most likely not
years and along with that they sold win- man TV and Furniture in Bancroft, said be filled until February or March of 2022.
dow treatments. After they sold that busi- for coffee tables, end tables, TV stands Prior to the pandemic, the wait time on a
ness, they have continued to sell window and that type of things, the color trend has custom order was approximately eight to
treatments since 2005 out of a office on been white with charcoal tops. 12 weeks.
their home property. “We have
“People like them (shutters) they come seen a lot of
with a tilt bar or without the tilt bar. It darker wood
is more popular now to go without the with the barn
tilt bar. We sell a lot of power view that sliding doors.
means remote control. They are easy to We are get-
open up, they are easy to clean, great vis- ting a lot of
ibility and great air flow so people who requests for Andrea DePriest, sales manager at Nyman TV and Furniture in
like to open up their windows they can that. The rus- Bancroft, said tans, browns and grays are the top popular furniture
actually direct the air flow with the lou- tic farm look colors. Kim Wegener photo
vers,” said Kathy. is popular,”
The shutters have been around for quite said DePriest.
awhile but the Nelsons said they are see- She said
ing more and more of them in this area. people have
“The power view is probably 50 per- been piecing
cent of sales now. Everybody wants the furniture out
smart home with everything wired up. more buying
We have been seeing a lot of power view compliment-
products. They are all compatible with ing pieces so
Alexa and they can be hard wired right that it is not
into their system off their Wifi,” said all match-
Steve. ing. Custom-
“A lot of the new construction (homes) ers are more
we are seeing a lot of the power view,” matching
said Steve. with a con-
The couple says both the older and trast chair.
younger generations seem to like the For colors of
power view option, the younger genera- furniture, she
tion because they tend to do everything said the tans,
off their phones and IPADS and the older browns and
generation likes the idea they can operate grays are in
it (control their window treatments) while right now. All
they are not home. of their power
“You can even set up for different pieces of
scenes where it can be a morning scene, furniture have
an afternoon scene and an evening scene. the USB ports
It (window treatments) will automatically on them. Chris Lucas, sales designer at North Iowa Lumber and Design in Algona, Furniture with power features and sectionals are popular selling
open at 7 in the morning or whatever time Their busi- said kitchen expansions have been popular this past year and a half as items at Hometown Furniture in Algona according to manager Ryan
people have spent more time than usual in their homes. Kim Wegener photo Kienlen. Kim Wegener photo
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f the kitchen is the heart of the flooring and furniture. A fresh coat of net, try decluttering inside to only in-
home, then the dining room vibrant paint can work wonders and it clude the very best display pieces and
may be akin to one of its arter- doesn’t cost much. If you can’t remove see if the cabinet can be refinished with
ies. The mood created in the kitchen a floor, cover it with a brightly colored paint or a lightly colored stain.
spreads to the dining space where area rug. • Improve lighting. Make the chan-
family and friends gather to eat and • Switch things up with slipcovers. delier the statement piece of the space.
enjoy one another’s company. Slipcovers can be changed each sea- Go for a bold color or an innovative
Dining rooms can get lost in the son to dramatically alter the look of a design. Then add accessories through-
home renovation shuffle, as many dining room for little investment. Slip out the space that coordinate with the
homeowners tend to focus on reno- covers also protect chairs and can be chandelier.
vating kitchens and bathrooms in- easily laundered after spills. • Add bench seating. Those who
stead. Homeowners do not have to in- • Add floating shelving. Floating need additional seating may not have
vest a lot of money in renovations to shelves provide much-needed stor- to get entirely new furniture. Swap out
give their dining spaces awe-inspiring age or display space without the need some chairs for benches, which can fit
makeovers. Here’s how to do so on a to invest in another piece of furniture. a couple more guests than chairs.
budget. Depending on the shelving, they can • Create depth with color. HGTV
• Lighten and brighten. Dining work in modern design schemes or says that using various shades of the
rooms were once very formal spaces. even farmhouse dining spaces. same color in a space can add depth.
Dark woods, large pieces of furniture, • Clear out the clutter. It might be Coordinate drapes, walls, seat fabrics,
over-the-top chandeliers, and other de- time to say “so long” to that large curio and accessories for a cohesive design.
tails could be found in many homes. cabinet and the knickknacks within it. Renovating a dining room doesn’t
But now that houses are being built Curio and china cabinets used to be de require a large investment of time and
with open floor plans, dining rooms rigueur, but plenty of people now pre- money. A few simple steps can give
can blend with other spaces, which fer more open and airy dining rooms. dining spaces a whole new feel without
have moved to lighter colored walls, For those who want to keep the cabi- busting homeowners’ budgets.
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ome homeowners may aspire to with a few tricks. A mirror on the round, pedestal table may take up • Install a drop-leaf table. Drop-leaf
have expansive dining rooms re- wall will reflect light and make less real estate in a smaller room tables do for dining spaces what Murphy
plete with seating for 12 beneath the room appear larger. In addi- than an oblong or rectangular one. beds do for guest rooms. A wall-mounted
a stunning chandelier. That kind of space tion, a large-scale patterned floor Also, if you have a narrow, galley- drop-leaf table can be dropped down for
certainly makes hosting dinner parties or oversized artwork on the wall type dining space, select a narrow entertaining and folded back up when the
easier. However, modern homes typically may make the room appear more table and low-profile chairs. Again, space needs to be repurposed.
have small dining rooms that require spacious. benches may work well in narrow • Lighten up the color palette. Make
homeowners or renters to be resourceful • Maximize seating. Chairs can spaces. dining spaces seem larger with brighter
when entertaining guests. take up a lot of room in a dining • Utilize the kitchen island. colors. Brightly colored decor, furniture
Hosts may not be able to expand their space. To maximize seating avail- Many modern homes have no and flooring can do the trick.
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West Bend woman aims to use her new business
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By Amy Frankl-Brandt same boat as she was, feel- and hired her to help takes the time to get to know her clients, how
Assistant Editor ing overwhelmed by too them downsize. Knapp they function and what their needs are. Then she
much stuff and too little had her answer. can better design a personalized plan for each of
WEST BEND—Heidi Knapp, the founder of time. “I want to help busy When COVID started them.
Reflect & Embrace, is on a mission to help oth- people take back control to get somewhat under It’s much easier for someone else to organize
ers clear the clutter, embrace who they are and of their home and not feel control, and with all of your space. “When you put yourself in the ratio
find more joy, time, and peace in the spaces you like it’s controlling you. her kids heading back it complicates things, It’s much harder when it’s
live in. Control the clutter that for to school soon, Knapp your stuff and there are memories and emotions
Knapp lives in West Bend with her husband families is coming in all was ready to grow and attached to your things and the space.” Knapp
and four children. She knows how hard it is to the time. Have a system in expand her business. said. “It’s not just the physical clutter, there’s a
juggle work, family and all the schedules and place to find some peace People whose homes lot of mental weight that people put on them-
collections that come with it. She has always among the chaos,” Knapp have gotten out of selves that can complicate how they function in
had a knack and desire to organize and arrange said. “It’s not always an control sometimes feel the home and spill into other areas of their life.
spaces and would find herself doing just that easy process, but it’s very ashamed or embar- It’s an amazing feeling when people are able to
when visiting friend’s homes. rewarding when I can help rassed. Knapp under- get rid of some of that weight.” .
Right before their youngest daughter was people create a space that stands how easily this Knapp has several packages to choose from
about to start school, Knapp’s husband chal- creates a positive feeling. can happen; she doesn’t which includes finding service providers if
lenged her to come up with a career idea. Unsure There are little practices, judge and is completely something needs to be fixed, dropping off items
of what she wanted to do, she tried to think of routines and habits that confidential. “I’m not or shopping for items needed. Cost are up front,
what skill sets she had, what brought her joy and can make staying orga- perfect, my house isn’t there are no hidden fees or surprises. “I’m going
how she could use that to fulfill a need for other nized so much easier.” always organized, it’s to take care of them. I’m not going to nickel and
people. She thought about how people would Knapp did some re- an ongoing process, dime every little thing I do for them,” Knapp
describe her and what they would admire about search and took some especially if you have said. More information and pricing can be found
her. Knapp had often found herself straightening Heidi Knapp
classes on decluttering and a family,” Knapp said. on her website at reflectandembrace.com.
up and organizing friends and family’s homes organizing to add to her She teaches the systems She’s more than a personal organizer, she’s
when she would visit or when she helped them natural instincts, habits and abilities. She was all and techniques that she has learned to her cli- also a personal trainer. “We all know what we
move into new homes. The revelation was that ready to launch her business when the COVID ents, and needs to practice them at her house too. have to do. We all could and can do it, some-
she liked to create living spaces that would bring pandemic hit and Knapp wondered if she was Sometimes you have to downsize in order times we just need a little motivation, inspira-
others joy and a peaceful feeling. Would people doing the right thing. Plans were put on hold. to feel organized and that can be mentally and tion and a friend alongside us for that journey,”
actually pay money for that? The answer is yes. Despite the pandemic and not advertising, a cou- emotionally draining. It can also be draining Knapp said.
Knapp found that many other people were in the ple different people had heard about her talents to try and function in a cluttered space. Knapp
Here are some signs that it is time to overhaul your kitchen
Remodel- meet the that you can have too many cooks • Aesthetic appeal: Many
ing a kitchen needs of in the kitchen refers to having too kitchen remodels have been
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Remodeling resides also can apply to when too many improvements.
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“Cost vs. home. A space. Redesigning a kitchen can instant appeal and help address
Value Report” remodel improve the efficiency of a space issues that tend to plague out-
indicates mid- can add and make the room feel larger. dated rooms.
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remodels needed.
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Winds build new arts and crafts style home in Algona
By Amy Frankl-Brandt School architecture touches. Ken made good use The home has four bedrooms and three bath- Dug, and their grandkids plenty of room to play.
Assistant Editor of every square inch of space to work efficiently rooms. True to the arts and crafts style, the home The dragonfly tiles in the fireplace are the
and paid close attention to every detail. There has thick, natural wood trim everywhere you design of Dard Hunter, a famous artist influen-
K
en and Lavaun Wind built an Arts and is storage under the stairs and the entire length look, built-in cabinets and nine-foot ceilings. tial in the arts and crafts movement in the early
Crafts movement house and made Alg- of the roof line on the second floor. Many of the “As an architect, this is a style I really enjoy be- 1900s. Stained glass artwork and Frank Lloyd
ona their home in November Wright patterns are
of 2019. also displayed every-
The Wind’s daughter Abby Kissing- where you look.
er, her husband Kurt and their family One of their favorite
were living in Algona. Just around the things is the door at the
corner from the Kissinger house were end of the hallway. It
two empty lots. The Winds joked with was given to the Winds
their grandkids about buying those by Lavaun’s brother. It
lots and moving closer to them. When was used as a door in
one of the lots sold and a house went their Clear Lake house
up, their grandchildren panicked. The and they loved it so
pressure was on to buy the remain- much they brought it to
ing lot before it was gone. They talked their house in Algona.
to the owner and “all of a sudden we It’s an old door with
owned a lot in Algona,” Lavaun said. a frosted glass panel
With that hurdle jumped, everyone on the top. Etched in
could rest easy, but it would be another the glass is a man on
two years before they started building. a horse talking to two
When their house sold in Clear Lake, women in long 18th
they moved into Abby and Kurt’s home century dresses at the
for five and one-half months while their entrance to a courtyard.
home was being built. But the Winds didn’t
Ken Wind, an architect employed need another door so
by Bergland and Cram in Mason City, they built a shadow
designed the arts and crafts home. Ken box behind it, painted
used a software program called Chief black, and added some
Architect to design the house in 3D and lighting behind it to
then gave the plans to Scott and Lynn show off the etching
Miller to build it. “Custom homes have – it now serves as a
become a bigger part of what we do decorative piece.
every year, otherwise it’s been schools, Another special item
libraries, update to hospitals, surgery in their house is the
suites and emergency rooms,” Ken hanging quilt that is
said. He also designed the home they a replica of a stained
had been living in at Clear Lake. Ken and Lavaun Wind stand in front of their new home at 610 E. South St. in Algona. Amy Frankl-Brandt photos glass window that
They built their Algona house to go Lavaun’s cousin made.
with some arts and crafts, mission-style Lavaun chose the piece
furniture they had. Influences from famous ar- details inside and out were chosen because of cause it’s cozy, warm and comforting,” Ken said. from a book she had purchased while touring the
chitect Frank Lloyd Wright can be seen through- a significant meaning to the Winds, making it “The philosophy is to keep it all natural and if famous home, Falling Waters, designed by Frank
out the entire house as well as a few Prairie unique and special. it’s not beautiful don’t put it in there.” Lloyd Wright in Pennsylvania.
The special details are noticeable as soon as One of the best compliments they ever re-
you approach the house. The tulip design found ceived was that this house looks and feels like
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on the number post and carved into the porch their house in Clear Lake. The Winds used a
railings was originally designed by Ken for their lot of the same paint colors, the same Formica
daughter Abby’s wedding. The same motif can counter tops and glass inserts in the kitchen
be found on the patio post in the back of the cabinets.
house. The tulip represents Lavaun’s Dutch heri- The electric heating and air conditioning
tage. They also use a daffodil motif in areas to unit is in the ceiling. The fan reverses direction
represent Ken’s Welsh heritage. depending on if you want the air hot or cold. It
The back yard is surrounded by a privacy is flanked by an exchange fan on two sides to
fence, also done in natural wood, that carries the recycle the air. There is one just like it on the
theme outside. This gives their dogs, Beau and
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Tiles in the kitchen are a Dard Hunter design.
The number post
is one of the things
that catches your
The columns on both sides of the The garden shed was designed and painted eye when you
The etched glass door at the end of the hallway Tiles in the fireplace are a Dard Hunter design. kitchen entrance were designed with to match the house. first approach the
is one of their most favorite items in the home. the arts and crafts simplistic detail. house.
The Winds’ furniture was the inspiration for the house. Ken Wind made the porch panels by carving a tulip motif that has special meaning to the family.
Arts and Crafts Home From page B6
second floor. There are no vents, heat registers or water softener. ing the cello. Their collection of musical instru- love our grandkids more,” Lavaun said. “It’s
duct work in the house. On the second floor, the stairs open into a ments, including a banjo, mandolin and violin, truly a joy to be so close to them and they can
The wood burning fireplace in the living room large room in the hallway with a bedroom on decorate the walls of their home. walk over whenever they want.”
draws air from the outside so it isn’t reheating each side of that. There is another bathroom on “We loved our home and Clear Lake but we
the hot air from the inside. the second floor with a barn door that hides a
The Winds opted not to build a basement. secret room used for storage.
The bathroom off the hallway on the main level On the roof, Ken installed solar panels to
doubles as a safe room in case of weather related reduce the electric bill. He is able to keep track
emergencies. It has its own roof joist, 14-gauge of their efficiency and usage on his phone. In the
plate steel in the walls, crisscrossed half-inch back corner of the yard sits a garden shed that
plywood sheathing and a three-point latching matches the house.
system in the door. Creativity runs in the Wind family. Ken is an
A pair of bi-fold doors in the kitchen hides artist and plays bagpipes, trumpet, bass guitar
the stacking washer and dryer, water heater and and harmonica. Lavaun plays piano and is learn-
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raftsman homes trace maintain that authentic craftsman but more understated colors and their kitchens a new look without
their roots to the late feel must carefully consider their tones can work just as well. breaking the bank. When upgrad-
19th century. An ar- choice of material when replac- • Porches: An expansive, wel- ing cabinets in a craftsman home,
chitectural style inspired by the ing the siding on their homes. coming front porch that makes the home renovation experts at
Arts and Crafts movement that The siding manufacturer Allura for the perfect place to relax and HGTV note that craftsman-style
flourished in Europe and North notes that fiber cement siding read when the outdoors beckons kitchen cabinets often feature
America for roughly 40 years be- can be a great option for home- is a telltale feature of craftsman straight lines and minimal orna-
tween 1880 and 1920, the Ameri- owners who want to replicate homes. Furniture options abound mentation. Cabinets are typically
can Craftsman home has endured the original design of craftsman when homeowners are looking made from heavy woods like
into the 21st century thanks to homes built with sported board- to upgrade the living spaces just quartersawn oak, hickory, cherry,
its beauty and the unique feel its and-batten siding. Fiber cement outside the front door of their or maple. HGTV notes that up-
homes inspire. siding gives the appearance of craftsman homes. Adirondack dating the cabinets in a crafts-
Many craftsman homes were wood when installed and does not chairs can make a porch a relax- man home often requires custom
built nearly a century ago if not fade quickly or require significant ing place to enjoy a morning cabinetmakers, so the project may
even earlier. That means these maintenance. coffee or post-dinner digestif, be more expensive than it would
homes may be in need of some • Exterior color: Homeowners while wicker furniture can help be if replacing the cabinets in a
renovations that make them need not feel beholden to certain homeowners establish a relaxing different style of home.
more functional in modern times colors when replacing siding or vibe for summer. A porch swing Craftsman homes are instantly
without sacrificing their historic repainting their homes’ exteriors. or hammock can make that relax- recognizable thanks to many of
beauty.
• Siding: Craftsman homes are
Nautical color schemes featuring
navy blue exteriors with white Craftsman home ing vibe resonate even more.
• Real wood cabinets: Cabinets
their unique features. There are
various ways to renovate crafts-
instantly recognizable from the accents can highlight features that are a popular avenue homeowners man homes yet still maintain their
street. Homeowners who want to are unique to craftsman homes, renovation ideas look to when they want to give authentic feel.
How to maintain hardwood floors
H
ardwood floors have long been sought Of course, hardwood floors aren’t just for buyers. will need to be waxed rather than polished. that floor mats near entryways can reduce the time it
after by home buyers. In its 2019 “Re- Homeowners who already have hardwood floors takes to clean hardwood floors and reduce the wear
modeling Impact Report,” the National know just how impressive these floors can be, es- What finish is on the floor? and tear they endure. For example, tiny particles like
Association of Realtors® revealed that new wood pecially when they’re well maintained. Maintaining The Hardwood Distributor’s Association recom- dirt can scratch the floor and contribute to the kind
flooring was the fourth most popular project to at- wood floors is not necessarily as straightforward as mends a simple way for homeowners to determine of minor damage that adds up to significant scarring
tract buyers. it may seem, and homeowners may benefit from a which type of finish is on their hardwood floors. over time. Floor mats near entryways ensures that
tutorial on how too keep the floors Homeowners are advised to rub a finger across the most of that dirt never makes it to the wood floors.
floor. If no smudge appears, then the floor is surface
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under their feet looking good. • Vacuum without a beater bar. Some vacuums
sealed. If a smudge is created, then the floor has contain beater bars, which are designed to pick up
To polish or not to polish? been treated with a penetrating seal. The HDA also human hair, dog hair and other things that conven-
Polishing floors is an inexpen- notes that recently installed wood floors are likely tional vacuums may not be able to pick up. The
• New • Drywall • Ceramic sive way to keep them looking surface sealed. HDA advises vacuuming without the beater bar, as it
Construction • Basements • Hardwood good. But the home improvement can contribute to small scratches in the floor. Sweep-
experts at BobVila.com note that How often should floors be polished or waxed?
• Baths • Flooring • Garages Wood flooring professionals recommend pol- ing with a high-quality broom or microfiber cloth is
not all floors can be polished, another way to pick up dirt without damaging floors.
• Remodeling • Kitchens and determining which ones can ishing floors that can be polished once every few
months. Waxing wood floors does not need to be • Use manufacturer-recommended cleaning prod-
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depends on the finish. Floors ucts. Local home improvement stores sell a host
with waterproof barriers such as done as frequently, and most can benefit from a
fresh coat of wax every 12 to 18 months. of hardwood floor cleaning products, but the HDA
urethane will benefit from routine notes that many flooring manufacturers now sell
polishing. However, floors with What can I do on a daily basis?
Scot 341-1511 • Lynn 341-1592 penetrating finishes like tung oil Some simple tricks and daily maintenance can
their own hardwood floor cleaners designed spe-
cifically for their floors. These products are likely
help wood homeowners’ best bets. Homeowners who can’t find
floors maintain them can seek recommendations from a local floor-
their impres- ing retailer.
sive look. Hardwood floors are attractive for many reasons.
• Utilize And they look even more stunning, and last much
floor mats. The longer, when homeowners make an effort to main-
HDA notes tain them.
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