Podcasts
Eco-Friendly Home Design with Dean Bennett of Dean Bennett Design and Construction
In This Podcast Episode
Floor guy, Rob McNealy interviews Dean Bennett, president of Dean Bennett Design and Construction, Inc., a Colorado based design and build firm. They discuss eco-friendly design and green building.
Lead Paint and Remodeling with Neil Staples of Black Bear Inspections
In This Podcast Episode
Floor guy, Rob McNealy interviews Neil Staples of Black Bear Inspections a company which specializes in indoor air quality including radon, lead and asbestos. They discuss issues and hazards that homeowners should be aware of when remodeling their home, including keeping their children safe from lead based paint.
Construction and Media with Tim Carter of Ask the Builder
In This Podcast Episode
Floor guy, Rob McNealy, interviews Tim Carter, a nationally syndicated newspaper columnist and owner of the popular Ask The Builder website. Rob and Tim discuss how Tim made the transition from actually doing construction to writing and educating consumers about it.
Tile Saws & Other Essential Tools from RIDGID with Wyatt Kilmartin
In This Podcast Episode
Floor guy, Rob McNealy, interviews Wyatt Kilmartin who is RIDGID’s branding director. They discuss the breadth of power tools RIDGID offers for both flooring and other applications, and they specifically discuss the advantages of using RIDGID’s tile saw to help you get your flooring project done right!
Hardwood
Environmentally Friendly Low VOC Floor FinishesSummary: There are many options available if you are looking for ecologically friendly hardwood floor finishes or stains. Your installers recommendations may vary based on their individual experience. Fixing Squeaks in Hardwood Floors
Summary: Squeaky wood floors are usually caused by rubbing between the boards themselves, or by the subfloor moving against loose nails. This is an annoying problem, but there are a couple of ... Scratched Hardwood Repair Looks Dull
Summary: Some hardwood floor scratches can be repaired, however, rarely are the scratches 100% unnoticeable. To make sure the repairs blends, make sure you use the exact same brand and style ...
Other Flooring
Choosing a Grout ColorSummary: Grout colors can be chosen to either blend with or accent the tile, but darker colors tend to be more stain resistant. Removing Pet Stains from Carpet
Summary: Pet stains are easiest to remove before they are allowed to dry, but even old pet stains and odors can be removed from carpet. Ceramic Tile Installation for Beginners
Summary: Installing ceramic tile is not too tough for beginners, if you are pretty handy, have the right tools and are very patient.


