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It's What He Costs You that Counts
While the flooring business has certainly been more robust the past few years, it still seems that no flooring business seems to be flush with money today. Competition is fierce, and margins are squeezed. As with every budget in the business world, the need to watch expenses is very real. I get it! It’s just that there are some areas of your business which may be poor places to attempt to save money. In fact, in order to actually grow your clientele, you may want to consider just the opposite.
Integrate and Automate to Save Time and Money: RollMaster Software Makes Doing Business Easier
When your flooring business invests in software, you’re investing not just in the growth of your business, but in your own time! Flooring software should make business operations easier by creating efficiencies that save your business lots of valuable time. One of the ways RollMasterdoes this is by integrating all your flooring software needs into one place.
The Concrete Slab RH Test — So Easy Your Whole Team Can (and Should) Do It
Every year North Americans spend an eye-watering hundreds of millions of dollars on fixing moisture-related flooring failures. This may be happening in part because they see slab RH testing as an obstacle, rather than an obvious and necessary procedural step. There are a few reasons why RH testing is sometimes missed:
Free Tools From Measure Square For Flooring Retailers
We all know a big part of our business is being able to be in front of our customers to give them an estimate and quote, and then close the deal. Currently, that has become a bigger hurdle than normal. So Measure Square is dedicated to giving flooring retailers more tools and options to help out your retail flooring business during these strenuous times alongside our retail floor estimating apps.
Do you Suffer from SAOD?
Do you suffer from Severe Acronym Overload Disorder or SAOD? I know I do on some days. If you read through any of the trade magazines you may have been affected at one time. Thank goodness, we have Google to help identify what each acronym means.
Making Room
These three cozy bedroom designs will inspire your next bedroom makeover.
The Right Stuff
This Southern California kitchen stays crisp and fresh while being warm and welcoming.
Summer House Storytime
Follow an acclaimed journalist on her way through America’s most charming and eclectic waterfront properties to discover the stories—and famous people— behind them.
History & Heritage
A bright and breezy renovation brings modern convenience and functionality while honoring the rich legacy of this vintage cottage located on Little Balboa Island.
Living Color
A gray-blue river of color runs through the interior and exterior of this home, acting as both a neutral and accent color.
Coastal Carolina
How an East Coast couple DIY-ed their way through the renovation of this dreamy beach getaway in North Carolina.
Big Ideas for a Small Home
A designer renovates and decorates an 800-square-foot guesthouse for her family without downsizing the décor.
ADDING A CONSERVATORY
Opening up a small, enclosed room with a bank of Queen Anne windows created a sunny retreat that’s perfect for the 1888 house.
Furniture Rescues
A self-taught artist transforms old furniture into unique, practical art.
THE FOREVER HOUSE
A DIY couple help an already intact house embrace its age—and the new-old kitchen is an achievement!
Revival Kitchen in a Queen Anne
With the look of a butler’s pantry full of built-ins, it’s family-friendly.
The Case for Repairing Wood Windows
Jimmy Carter was President the first time I wrote an article like this one. I have no problem saying it all again.
OUTDOOR LIGHTS
For the entry and landscape.
Wood Working
Useful items for building, cutting, sanding, or repairing.
GARAGES worth a tour
Here’s a look at recent garages, inspired by period houses, which make the most of new space.
TOUGH TILE CUTS MADE EASY
An angle grinder does what other tools can’t
TABLE IN A DAY
Peel-and-stick veneer makes it stunning and simple
STAIN BLOCKERS: OIL-BASED VS. WATER
Like standard primers, stain-blocking primers provide good adhesion and help hide existing colors and repairs. But stain blockers promise something more: They seal in stains better than standard primers or paint.
Handy Hints
Clever solutions from our readers
Great Goofs
Laughs and lessons from our readers
22 INSTANT HEATING & A/C FIXES
Even a beginner can solve common problems—and save money!
Stuff We Love
Our favorite DIY tools, materials + gear
14 Common Plumbing Code Violations
A plumbing inspector helps you keep it legal
13 Easy Auto Repairs
Simple solutions to save you money
Outfeed: There's always one more
I was doing a little shop reorganization when I came across a coffee can with the label “MISC” written on its lid in my grandfather’s handwriting.