Interior Hardwood Flooring Trends for 2026

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Flooring fashions drift in and out, but hardwood has an amusing habit of outlasting most of them. Across the years, I’ve watched plenty of flooring looks gain traction, spread through homes everywhere for a few seasons, and then abruptly make those same homes feel stale. If you’ve spent enough time around construction, you’ve probably witnessed …

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How Buying Direct from the Mill Saves You Money on Home Renovation Projects During August

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August can be an interesting month in the building material business, especially for those starting Home Renovation Projects. I’ve always thought August tends to sneak up on people. One minute you’re talking about Memorial Day projects, and the next minute somebody’s asking whether they can get their deck finished before Labor Day. For one thing, …

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Why Late Summer Now Is Ideal for Accoya or Hardwood Cladding

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Late summer is one of my favorite times to tackle an exterior siding project, especially if you’re considering hardwood cladding for a beautiful and durable finish. And I’ll admit, part of that is personal. I’d much rather work on the side of a house in late August than fight spring mud or discover in November …

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The Best Decking Material for Temperature Swings (Late Summer to Fall)

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Late summer can put a deck through some pretty rough conditions. For example, a deck might bake in 90 degree sun during the afternoon, then face cool nights only a couple of weeks later. In fact, in some parts of the country, you can get a pretty good temperature swing in a single day. It’s …

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Aluminum Deck Framing + Hardwood Decking

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When homeowners invest in premium hardwood decking, they’re often thinking long term and for good reason. High density hardwood species such as Ipe, Cumaru, Tigerwood, Garapa, and Brazilian Redwood can provide decades of service when properly installed and maintained. Depending on the species and conditions, many hardwood decks can last 40–75+ years. But there’s an …

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Hidden Deck Fasteners vs. Face Screws for Deck Boards: Which Is Better?

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When building a new deck, the decking material tends to get most of the attention. But how you fasten those deck boards to the framing can have a major impact on the finished appearance, installation process, and long-term performance of the deck. Two of the most common options are hidden deck fasteners and traditional face …

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