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What Matters Most When Selecting Customized Hardwood Flooring?
Do Hardwood Floors Make a Home More Valuable?
Why Choose Engineered Hardwood Flooring?
The Advantages of Site-Finished Hardwood Floors
Gray Hardwood Flooring Remains Popular
“If ... Then ... Else” Until the Hardwood Floors of Your Dreams
Each Hardwood Floor Feels Different
The Artist’s Eye of a Hardwood Floor Installer
The Importance of Hardness in Hardwood Floors
A Card From Christmas Past
Raw Wood You Can Walk On
There better be a piece of Gran-grammy’s pie left!
The Importance of Stability in Hardwood Floors
See a Need, Fill a Need
Break Time With Ralph's Storytelling
Smile!
Hardwood Floors For Your Home From Our Home
What Makes Handscraped Hardwood Flooring Unique?
The Forgotten Meaning Of Labor Day
Floor Protectors for Furniture
Do What You Love And The Money Will Follow
Area Rugs and Hardwood Floor Care
Working For The Weekend
Enjoying The Extra Mile
A day in the life of an installer
Can't make it to our showroom? Here's the next best thing
Ralph's does dancing...well, at least their floors
Going for a blue ribbon on every job we do
Ralph's is on TV!
Taking care of business to take care of our customers
Finishing Your Hardwood Floors to Get Just the Look You Want
The Road Back to Ralph’s
Bringing Worn Hardwood Floors Back to Life: Before and After
Make Hay While The Sun Shines
Preventing Damage to Your Hardwood Floors
The Deadmans
Caring For Newly Finished Hardwood Flooring
You’re Under Arrest! … Say What?!
What Is Hardwood Floor Stability and When Is It Important?
4 Tips For Cleaning Hardwood Floors
Treating Your Customers Like Our Own
Hardwood Flooring Trends: Brown Colors and Wide Boards
Super Floors for the Super Bowl
A Wisconsin winter and hardwood floors? No problem.
Local Businesses Unite to Spruce up Our Black Creek Home
'Tis the season for giving back
Your hardwood floors: a pick-me present for yourself
I Need To Vent...
The Spices of Fall
What's in a Name?
Ralph’s and Van’s: Keeping It in the Family
Setting the standard: The early days of Ralph’s
Where is your up north? Hardwood floors, cabins and vacation homes.
Producing Masterful Hardwood Floors: The Learning Never Stops
Movin’ on up
Hardwood flooring - It’s a family affair.
The Wheelhouse Restaurant: Delicious Food and Yummy Hardwood Floors
Cold ice, hardwood floors and the Mother's Day I will never forget.
“No Way That’s Not Real Wood”—Luxury Vinyl Tile Fools the Eye
In Search of a Few Good People
Your home may need a shade of gray
Welcome to your hardwood floor New Year’s Resolution
Deck the Halls
Does that coffee pot work?
Real Christmas Trees, Your Hardwood Floor…and some bad song puns.
With gratitude at Thanksgiving
Hardwood Floor Artisan - A great job and we`re hiring!
Showroom Transformation - A Photo Blog
The benefits of letting professionals install your hardwood floor
The real value of experience
Two hardwood alternatives that keep the beautiful wood look we love.
Thinking about our new showroom and favorite floors.
A few of our favorites
Time to Renovate our Showroom
From the forest to the floor – Part Two
From the forest to the floor – Part One
Sand on Site vs. Prefinished Hardwood – Myth Buster Edition
Who says a workout space has to feel like a sweaty gym?
Hardwood Flooring Trends: The Distinctive Look of Old-World Oak
All in the name of love...
A Long, Beautiful Life: Hardwood Flooring Sealed With a Swedish Finish
Friendly conversations lead to smart hardwood floor choices
How Important Are Long-Term Warranties for Prefinished Hardwood Floors?
A Smooth Flow: Hardwood Floors and Open Floorplans
Playing Matchmaker: Finding your one true love
New Shades of White: The Transformation of Whitewashed Hardwood Flooring
Thinking Long-Term: Customer Service and Hardwood Floors
Love at First Sight: Hardwood Floors and Kitchen Cabinets
Engineered Flooring Isn't What It Used to Be...It's Better!
Are Your Hardwood Floors Headed in the Right Direction? You Tell Us.
The Basic Characteristics of Hardwood Flooring: Engineered Wood
Walk On The Wild Side - Our Showroom
Taking Hardwood Flooring to the Next Level with Hardwood Staircases
The Magic of Hardwood Floor Medallions
Ralph’s is hiring! Do you know someone who’s the right fit for a great job?
Don’t Stress About Cleaning Your Hardwood Floors
The Beauty of Hardwood Floor Borders
Getting Just the Look You Want
Why It’s Important Who Installs Your Hardwood Floors
When Less Sheen Is More
Ralph’s wins another award for its customer service
Hardwood Floor Trends: Long Boards
The Romance of Hardwood Floors
Hardwood Flooring Trends: It’s A Wide World
Ralph's wins Best of Customer Service Award from Houzz
Gathering Around the Fire on Hardwood Floors
The Basic Characteristics of Hardwood Flooring: Cut
Getting new hardwood floors? Don’t go it alone.
The Value in Hardwood Floors
What’s wrong with being eclectic?
What Makes a Hardwood Floor Durable, and Why Does It Matter?
What’s on my mind this holiday season? Family, friends … and hardwood floors.
How Should I Clean My Hardwood Floors?
What’s in a good reputation? A lot of hard work.
Can I blend new hardwood floors with old hardwood floors?
Ralph's Review of 2015
Radiant Heating Under Hardwood
5 Reasons to Consider Natural Oil for Your Hardwood Floor
When life throws a curve ball...we hit the home run!
Popular Tree Species for Hardwood Flooring: Hickory
Popular Tree Species for Hardwood Flooring: Birch
We're all in it together
Popular Tree Species for Hardwood Flooring: Maple
When Ralph's Began
The Basic Characteristics of Hardwood Flooring: Finish
Popular Tree Species for Hardwood Flooring: American Walnut
Happy Days Are Here Again
Popular Tree Species for Hardwood Flooring: American Red Oak
Getting Just the Look You Want: Beach House
The woman behind our success
The Basic Characteristics of Hardwood Flooring: Sand-on-Site vs. Prefinished
Getting Just the Look You Want: French Country
What’s underneath your carpet?
The Basic Characteristics of Hardwood Floors: Stability
Getting Just the Look You Want: "Rustic Cabin"
Hardwood floors as interesting as the people who own them
Getting Just the Look You Want: "Victorian"
The Basic Characteristics of Hardwood Floors: Grade
Those floors are driving me up the wall!
Getting Just the Look You Want: "Urban"
Christmas In June?
The Evolution of Hardwood Floor Finishes
Getting Just the Look You Want: "English Pub"
Col. Sanders “secret recipe” was never about the chicken
What’s your dream floor?
Bye, bye winter; hello, new hardwood floors
A Ralph's Makeover
How far will Ralph’s go to please customers? All the way to Alaska.
Elegant Parquet Flooring Coming Back in Style
Oops, I didn’t see that dunk…I was looking at the floors!
Getting the job done on a snowmobile
Popular Hardwood Floor Characteristics Embodied in DuChateau Flooring
The voting is in, and the ugliest floor in northeast Wisconsin is…
Show your hardwood floors some love this Valentine’s Day by restoring them
Little Pads; Big Protection
Hardwood Flooring Trends in 2015
You Want Me To Grab the What?
Ralph's celebrates bittersweet 50th anniversary
Downton Abbey, Hardwood Floors, and Old World Style
Does Your Hardwood Floor Look Like It Hasn’t Been Finished in 50 Years?
Christmas trees and hardwood floors: Don’t settle for less than perfect
Ralph’s Celebrates Milestone Anniversary with Special Pricing
Hardwood Floors Guard Against the Wrath of Old Man Winter
The Hardness of Hardwood Floors: Does It Matter?
Is There a Turkey Under Your Table?
The Colorful Splendor of Fall—and Hardwood Floors
The Do’s and Don’ts of Hardwood Floor Care
Taking the “haunted” out of haunted houses
10 Tips for Having Indoor Pets and Beautiful Hardwood Floors
Harry Houdini and the Magic of Hardwood Floors
A world-famous architect, a tragic love affair, and a house thrice built
Young Children and Hardwood Floors – A Match Made in Heaven
Tips for Moving Furniture On Hardwood Floors
Bring the Best of Wisconsin Into Your Home
Why Swedish Finishes Are So Popular
Faster, Greener, Cleaner Hardwood Finishing
Hardwood Floors in The Sanctuary of Your Home
Hardwood Floors in a Masterpiece...Come and Be Inspired
The Driftwood…You’ll be tempted to vacation at home.
New Hardwood Flooring Cost: The Future Matters
Internet Surfing and Hardwood Floors...Gnarly Dude!
Is your floor a diamond in the rough?
Come Join The Fun!!!
Doing Right When Things Go Wrong
Hardwood Floors And Summertime...Tips For The Transition
College, Corduroys, and Hardwood Floors.
Different Finishes for Different Folks
Go With Your Heart: The "Cheaper Choice" Is Usually a Mistake
5 Tips for Using Rugs on Hardwood Floors
Kids and Dogs Don't Mind Mud, and Neither Do Hardwood Floors
Choosing Hardwood Colors in 5 Steps
Three Situations Where Engineered Hardwood Is the Best Choice
Get Your Groove On
Exotic Wood Floors...The "Wow" Factor!
Wants, Needs, The Rolling Stones, and Hardwood Floors
It’s not just smoke and mirrors – grey is beautiful.
"I had a horse on my hardwood floors"
Oak Flooring: Beautiful, Durable, and Timeless
Back in Black
Character That Comes With Age: How to Get It in Your Hardwood Floors
Why People Love Hardwood Floors
When the weather outside is frightful…
Buying New Floors? 6 Things to Look for in a Hardwood Floor Company
Don’t These Hardwood Floors Look Amazing?
7 Ways to Keep Your Hardwood Floors Looking Great
Sleds, Xbox….Jetpacks?
To Refinish or Replace Hardwood Flooring? 3 Key Issues to Consider
Hardwood Floors Bring Beauty to Kitchens
Winning The Christmas Lottery!
Lasting Beauty: Six Ways to Maintain Finished Hardwood Flooring
Charlie Brown had nothing on us!
The Personality of Hardwood Floors and Their Owners
Realtors Have No Doubt About It: Hardwood Floors Help Sell Homes
Even the dogs are smiling about these hardwood floors…
5 Reasons Why DIY Refinishing Can Be a Big Mistake
Dimensions of Hardwood Flooring: One Size Doesn’t’ Fit All
The Appeal of Dark Hardwood Floors
I searched the world over and thought I found…
Smooth Service Experience, Just Like A Well Greased Machine.
Just ask my Mom—timeless is good.
Domestic Species
Exotic Hardwood Floors: Something Different for Every Taste
In business and golf - forget your opponents and play against par.
Color Adds Personality to Hardwood Flooring
Does your floor make the grade? - Defining wood floor grades
Domestic Hardwood Floors: The Beauty Right at Home
Finishing by Ralph's Hardwood, the final statement in excellence.
Using Color to Add Personality to Your Hardwood Flooring
Creating Character With Hardwood Floor Texture
Frequently Asked Questions About Recoating
Surprise! Pop Quiz.
The Appeal of Dark Hardwood Floors
3 Ways of Cutting Wood for Hardwood Floors: Which Is Right for You?
A Wide World of Hardwood Flooring
It's okay, honey. I... I was just talking to the cornfield.
The passionate birdhouse builder.
Free Shipping From the North Pole
How Hardwood Floors Are Used to Help Sell Homes
5 Factors in Creating the Feel of Finished Wood Floors
Hardwood Floors: No Lack of Choices
Comparing Hardwood Floors: Appearance
Comparing Hardwood Floors: Function
Our Thank You to Our Customers: A Free Hotel Stay
Building a partnership – Builders + Hardwood Floor Contractors
Comparing Hardwood Floors: Quality
5 Factors That Affect Installation of Finished Wood Flooring
Acclimating Hardwood Floors Isn't As Easy as You May Think
3 Facts You Should Know About Exotic Hardwoods
Hardwood Floors and Resale Value: Four Factors To Consider
To vote…Or not to vote…There really is no question
Borders & Medallions: Kicking Hardwood Floors up a Notch
Giving Hardwood Floors a Makeover
To Get the Look You Want, Pay Attention to How Hardwood Flooring Is Cut
Reclaiming the Past: Old Barn Beams Make Great Hardwood Floors
Walking on the Past: Hardwood Floors That Look Timeworn
Putting Together Your Custom Home Dream Team
No dust, no fuss. Sanding hardwood floors doesn't have to be messy.
Installing Hardwood Floors Is a Labor of Love
5 Factors That Affect Installation of Hardwood Floors
Where's Ralph? Find the Best Hardwood Floors in Wisconsin
A Closer Look at Prefinished Hardwood Floor Warranties
3 Fundamental Options for Hardwood Flooring
Finish Off Your Hardwood Floors with Style
Common Misconceptions About Engineered Hardwood Floors.
Hardwood Floors Are Good for Your Health.
Is bamboo the greenest hardwood floor choice?
When to refinish your hardwood floor.
5 Ways to Give Your Finished Wood Floors Extra Character
Take the Time to Get the Finished Wood Floors You Really Want
Flooring from Home: The Advantages of Wisconsin Hardwood
Caring for Your Hardwood Floor
Dreaming of the Perfect Hardwood Floor - A Ralph's Customer Story
5 things you need to know about recoating your wood floor.
Can You Steam Clean Finished Wood Flooring?
Ties That Bind (Hardwood flooring is a family thing).
Maintaining your hardwood floor.
Community…It’s Everyone’s Responsibility
Ralph's Hardwood Floors Congratulates Another Winner!
Exotic hardwood floors from A to Z
Understanding the benefits of dustless sanding.
More than maple - hardwood floors for any style.
Congratulations Jamie Valeri! Mrs. Wisconsin United States
Ralph's Hardwood Floors Congratulates the Winner of Our iPad Drawing!
An American, Englishman & Scotsman go into a bar...
High traffic hardwood floors can be beautiful too.
Green Bay Spring Showcase and Valley Parade of Remodeled Homes
Wood is good according to renowned environmentalist - and we agree.
Who says you can't stain maple?
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