How to Throw the Ultimate Party

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When it comes to throwing a memorable party, there are a few steps involved that will save you stress while also keeping your home (and your flooring) in good shape. Read on to learn more about simple things to keep in mind when planning a get together, no matter how big or small! Outdoor Decorations…

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How to Winter-Proof Your Home

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Winter is not only one of the most beautiful seasons that we experience every year, but it’s also one of the most distinct! When temperatures drop below freezing and moisture turns to snow and ice, it creates a unique mix of winter ‘slush’ underneath our feet that can wreak havoc when tracked indoors. At ,…

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Your Guide to Area Rug Materials

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When you want to add depth, texture, color, pattern, and style to a room, the perfect area rug will make all the difference. Available in nearly every size, shape, and design that you can imagine, area rugs not only provide an instant design refresh but also offer protection for your surfaces against wear and tear.…

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Luxury Vinyl Flooring or Laminate Flooring?

Luxury vinyl flooring | Great Lakes Carpet & Tile

You love the texture and natural beauty of wood flooring, but you’re on a tight budget and you have a strict deadline. Immediately, you think of stylish laminate flooring and innovative luxury vinyl flooring as possible alternatives, but you’re not sure which is a better fit for your home. What are the advantages of each…

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How to Properly Clean Carpet

Properly clean carpet cleaning | Great Lakes Carpet & Tile

When making your weekend bucket list, cleaning your carpet is rarely at the top of the list. However, proper carpet cleaning can have many benefits. Carpet is an investment, and it can last for many years when properly maintained. When you properly clean your carpet, you adhere to your manufacturer’s carpet warranty, keep your home…

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5 Ways to Prepare Your Home for the Holidays

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The holiday season is officially upon us, and it’s time to prepare your home for the holidays. Here at in , , it’s our favorite time of the year! We can already hear Santa’s sleigh bells faintly jingling. Have you started to prepare your home for guests, hanging the wreaths, and trimming the tree? If…

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How to Protect Your Hardwood Over the Holidays

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The holidays are not only a stressful season for our minds and bodies, but they can also be stressful for our homes as well. All of the merrymaking brings snowy boots, spilled eggnog, and scratches and scruffs to your beautiful hardwood flooring. If you’ve recently purchased new hardwood from in , or you’re simply trying…

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Your Thanksgiving Dinner Prep List

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Sure, it’s Halloween…but Thanksgiving is so close that we can almost smell those pumpkin pies baking in the oven. Here at in , , we’re about to start preparing our homes (and our tables!) for one of the most delicious holidays! We know preparing for Thanksgiving dinner can be a daunting task, especially if this…

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Choosing the Best Carpet

Choose the best carpet | Great Lakes Carpet & Tile

School has been back in session, the family calendar is full, and cooler months are finally rolling in. With this, many homeowners are considering sprucing up their homes with new carpet before the holidays. Is new carpet on your pre-holiday wishlist? If so, the team at in , is ready to help! We’ve compiled a…

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How to Embrace Hygge This Season

Embrace hygge | Great Lakes Carpet & Tile

Cooler temperatures are finally upon us in most parts of the country, and we’re focusing our attention on the inside of our homes as we prepare to bundle up. Here at in , , we’re noticing a trend that the Danish people call ‘hygge (pronounced as hue-guh). Hygge is not only an interior design movement…

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