Field notes from the shop.
Plain answers to the questions we hear on estimates. No sales angle, just what thirty years on the floor has taught us.
Buying guide
Solid vs. engineered hardwood: what actually holds up
The difference matters more in a Westport basement than the showroom floor. Here is how we decide.
September 12, 2025 · 5 min read
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When to refinish vs. replace a hardwood floor
Most floors get sanded too late or ripped out too early. A few checks tell you which side you are on.
August 3, 2025 · 4 min read
Maintenance
Winter humidity and your hardwood floors
Gaps that appear in January are normal. Gaps that stay in July are not. Here is the difference.
July 15, 2025 · 3 min read
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