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Changing temperatures and humidity levels can create some frustrating problems.  Learn about these issues and how to deal with them.

How important is humidity control?  Not only is it beneficial to your health, it can make or break any decisions you have to make about the type of flooring you are going to be adding to your home.  Wood floors especially benefit from proper humidity control, so read on to find out more. Humidity Control Benefits Dry air is much more conducive to mites and other bacteria than humidity ranges of between 30% and 55%.  Not to mention, homes with low humidity levels (below 30%) have been associated with respiratory distress and illness. Dry is not as efficient in holding...

Hardwood Flooring Care & Maintenance   Note: All woods are affected by light. Some exotic species will darken while others species will tend to lighten over a period of time when exposed to natural and artificial light sources. Some wood species darken and/or lighten at a faster rate than others. This is a natural characteristic of wood and does not constitute any type of product defect.  Routine Maintenance Use a damp cloth to blot up spills as soon as they happen. Never allow liquids to stand on your floor. For tough spots, such as oil, paint, markers, lipstick, ink, or...