This OR That: Engineered Hardwood VS Solid Hardwood?

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If you’re looking at hardwood flooring options for your home, you have a major choice ahead of you: engineered or solid. There’s no question about it: Both types of hardwood floors are beautiful. Not only are they currently “on trend,” as the experts would say, but they can make any home look elegant and classy without the hassle of carpet.  …

This OR That: Tile VS Shingle Roof?

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A roof is a roof is a roof, right?  WRONG!  There really are superior roofing materials available.  When most people think of a roof, they think of shingles. But actually, traditional asphalt shingles aren’t the only option. Now, many homeowners opt for tile roofs instead.If you are trying to decide what kind of material to use on your roof here …

This OR That: Block VS Frame?

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There are two main options consumers have on the Central Florida housing scene- there are basically two choices when it comes to home construction material: block or frame.  But ask any expert in the home-building industry if one construction material is any better or more popular than the other and you’re likely to get conflicting answers.  Some builders and architects …

This OR That: Laminate VS Vinyl?

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When you want a durable, economical, attractive floor covering for your home that you can install by yourself, you may find yourself gravitating toward either vinyl flooring or laminate flooring. Both floors hit those key points. But between the two, which flooring is a better choice for your home? Laminate VS Vinyl Vinyl flooring is a 100-percent synthetic material. In …