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Wet paws, snowmelt, and Colorado mud can leave a stubborn pet odor on hardwood flooring. The trick is fixing the smell without dulling the finish or forcing a premature floor remodel. Below you’ll find a fast way to diagnose the source, safe products to use on sealed...

If you live in a condo, townhome, or multi-family building, chances are your HOA has rules about hardwood flooring, tile, and other hard surfaces. Before you start a floor remodel, it pays to know what’s allowed, what paperwork you’ll need, and how to avoid noisy...

Travertine had a big moment in Colorado homes. But styles, maintenance expectations, and climate demands evolve. If you’re weighing a floor remodel, this guide breaks down where travertine still shines, where it falls short, and how it compares to modern options like...

Four-season porches and mudroom-style entries live between indoors and out—snow boots, UV, swings in humidity. That’s why your selection needs the look of hardwood flooring without the risk of swelling, cupping, or finish failure. As a Northern Colorado flooring...

YouTube hacks and old wives’ tales can quietly ruin hardwood flooring, carpet, and vinyl. As a Fort Collins flooring contractor serving Northern Colorado—from Cheyenne to Denver and Estes Park to Greeley—Northern Colorado Carpets separates fact from fiction so your...

Homeowners in Northern Colorado often ask our flooring contractor whether deep cleaning or patching will extend carpet life. Sometimes it will. But when odors, matting, and seam issues return, a flooring contractor can save you money by recommending a targeted...

Fort Collins homeowners ask us daily: Is hardwood flooring or engineered wood the better fit for a floor remodel? The short answer: it depends on your subfloor, lifestyle, and long-term plans. As a local flooring contractor serving Northern Colorado since 1976,...

Fort Collins homes take a beating from snow, dirt, and sun. A trusted flooring contractor knows that smart maintenance protects comfort, color, and warranty—and delays premature replacement. Below is a practical, step-by-step plan from Northern Colorado Carpets to...

Fort Collins homeowners love the warmth, durability, and long-term value of hardwood flooring—but small habits make a big difference. As a local flooring contractor, Northern Colorado Carpets has maintained and installed hardwood flooring across homes and commercial...

If you're considering a floor remodel, one question might pop up early: Can I install new flooring over my existing floors? The answer is—it depends. While many modern flooring materials like laminate, vinyl, or even some types of hardwood flooring can be installed...