Fall is the perfect time to take stock of maintenance items inside and outside of your home. These are often chores easily put off, but the money saved on electricity, heating and repairs down the road make these to-do’s worth the time and money well spent. Here’s a list of common fall home maintenance items as…
How do you say “welcome” to your guests? When you have a mat at the entrance of your door it signifies a welcome to visitors. In addition to saying welcome, welcome mats offer so much more. When used outside, they can prevent as much as 80 per cent of the outdoor dirt from coming in…
Are you ready for what Mother Nature throws your way when you bring the outdoors to your indoors? No matter what the season, mud rooms are the catch-all. Mud rooms and entryways start before you enter your home. Having durable matting outside your door to catch what lies on the bottom of your shoe or…
There are many different types of carpet fibres. Carpet fibres can be natural or man-made. Each have their own characteristics, strengths and can come with very different price tags. They may also feel different underfoot. The experts at Vifloor are here to help you determine what is best for your home with this glossary of…
Wool is the whitest, cleanest and most natural fibre in the world. It originates from fibre sheered from sheep and is twisted into yarn for weaving. Despite its natural durability, dirt- and water-resistant properties, wool carpet, just like many elements in your home, needs some occasional upkeep for maintenance and to protect against spill and…
How can flooring play an instrumental role in acoustical effects in multi-level structures? There are a few things to consider when sourcing your finishes with the design and sales centres for your unit. First, check the overall thickness of the standard flooring product going in. There are some thinner luxury vinyl tile options that will…
What is the difference between sound and noise? How does this affect our lives daily? What is the importance of sound absorption and acoustics in multi-level structures? These are the questions we are going to explore and how flooring plays an instrumental role in acoustical effects on people in multi-level structures. The difference between sound…
COVID-19 is impacting many of our lifestyles, and interior design changes in both homes and commercial spaces will be required as we ramp up the economy. While it’s impossible to predict the future, industry experts are expecting that many of these important updates may just stick around. Stress and anxiety has been rampant for many…
With spring blooms at last gracing us, many of us are feeling the itch to get outside and into our outdoor living spaces. Here are some cost-effective, eye-pleasing DIY tasks that can really make an impact on your property. Revamp your outdoor living spaces When the temperature starts to rise and the sun comes out,…
Spring is in the air! The long awaited tips of tulips and hyacinths are popping up in gardens. The grass is looking greener. Buds are on the trees, and backyards are a welcome retreat. There’s no better moment than during this historical time when we are all at home to get started on some inexpensive…