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Selecting Among Hardwood Flooring Types

If you’re building a new custom home or renovating—and you know you want..

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Why I'm a Geek

I admit it, I’m a geek—a hardwood floor geek.

According to Merriam-Webster, a..

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Can Water Hurt a Modern Finished Floor?

We often hear that water and hardwood floors don’t mix, and this is true to..

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Can You Imagine?

A couple recently visited our showroom with a vision of how they wanted the..

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The New World of Vinyl “Hardwood”

A trend currently transforming the flooring industry is luxury vinyl. It’s a..

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March Madness in the Ralph’s Coliseum

Every March, when the NCAA college basketball tournament rolls around, I’m..

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The Right Hardwood Floor Company Can Benefit Home Builders ... and Their Customers!

Building someone’s new home comes with a lot of pressure. Ralph’s is..

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Matching Hardwood Floors and Rugs for the Best Interior Design

After you’ve installed your brand-new hardwood floors, it’s time to move on..

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Bringing "New Dublin" Into Your Home

Every year in New London, the Shamrock Club of New Dublin holds a Grand Parade..

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Carpet Is Harder to Keep Clean and Sanitary Than Hardwood Floors

There’s always a debate between which type of flooring is the best. Since..

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Round and Round the Circle of Growth

I’m a fan of the term “circle of growth.”

It essentially refers to the process..

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Why Would You Choose to Refinish Your Floors?

Hardwood floors can last a very long time with proper care. But that doesn’t..

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