We're diving into some seriously exciting stuff this weekend on Saturdays Around the House! First up, we’re teaming up with Treadline Hardwoods to chat about hardwood flooring—a topic that’s more thrilling than it sounds, trust me! We’ll spill the beans on which wood species can take a beating from families and pets, and how to avoid installation blunders that could haunt your wallet for years. But that's not all! We’re also giving a big shout-out to Evolve Stone as we celebrate America’s 250th with some fabulous Made in America products. This stone veneer is not just pretty, it’s tough and easy to work with, so come hang out with us for tips that’ll make your home projects smoother than a freshly sanded floor!
Takeaways:
This weekend, we're diving into the world of hardwood flooring with Treadline Hardwood, sharing pro tips that’ll save you from expensive boo-boos.
Join us for a fun chat on why Evolv stone is the go-to product for stylish and durable home exteriors, all proudly made in America!
Learn about the best hardwood species for families and pets, so you can finally stop worrying about scratches and dents ruining your floors.
We’re uncovering the secrets of flooring finishes that withstand the chaos of everyday life while keeping your floors looking fabulous for years!
Don't miss our expert advice on installation mistakes to avoid, because who wants to throw thousands down the drain over a flooring mishap?
Catch our insights on building science with rain screens and why they’re the unsung heroes in home durability, ensuring your home stays dry and cozy!
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We have a great around the house show coming up this weekend.
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In our first hour, we're pulling back the curtain on one of the biggest decisions you'll make in your home.
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Hardwood flooring.
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We've got the experts from Treadline Hardwood joining us to spill all the secrets you need to know which species and cuts hold up best in real families.
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The finishes that laugh at pets and everyday life.
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The installation mistakes that'll cost you thousands down the road, and the maintenance tricks the pros use to keep floors looking incredible for decades.
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Whether you're planning a full install, a refresh, or just want to avoid expensive regrets, this is the hour you don't want to miss.
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Yeah, yeah.
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I mean, so we.
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There's definitely some, there's definitely differences between some of your species and your photosensitivity, right?
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And then on top of that, just the hardness level.
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Depending on what people are planning on doing with their wood floors, you might want to think about how hard it is if you have kids or pets or something like that.
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For example, like Brazilian cherry is pretty common over here in the Pacific Northwest.
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the houses built in the early:
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Very, very hard comes out of the Amazon rainforest, but very photosensitive.
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So within about six months, it's already started its, its first color cycle.
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And it'll go all the way from kind of a pale pinky red color all the way to like a deep blood red.
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And the amount of times I've seen people flip their rugs, the ones that.
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Are in our second.
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We're celebrating America 250 by shining the spotlight on one of our favorite made in America products, Evolv stone.
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We're diving into why this lightweight, high performance stone veneer has become a go to for homeowners and pros alike.
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We'll cover everything from its incredible durability and easy install that cuts like wood to the beautiful real stone look it delivers on exteriors, outdoor kitchens, fireplaces, and more.
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All proudly made right here in the usa.
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If you love American innovation and products that actually make your projects easier and better, this hour is packed with the details you've been looking for.
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You're going to have your 716 OSBR plywood followed by your type 1 or type 2 WRB.
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And then the key to the entire system, the building science behind it, is that three 16 inch rain screen.
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And that is your continuous drainage drying gap.
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So if and when water does get back there, it has 1 a clear path to get out and 2 the ability to dry.
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And this is really honestly just a cheap insurance policy.
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Rain screen behind everything.
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Stucco, brick, stone, vinyl, fiber, cement.
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It's just.
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It's a great product.
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That's a wrap folks.
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Another wild ride of home maintenance, mayhem and project starting.
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Swagger in the books.
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Huge thanks to our awesome audience for tuning in.
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You're the real MVPs keeping us on air while we dodge rogue ladders and those ancient website crashes.
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Catch you this Saturday for more laughs, tips and maybe a few questionable DIY decisions.
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