This past week, my beautiful and patient bride of 49 years and I had to endure the throbbing and nerve-rattling experience of a massive hardwood floor sander grinding off the finish from the birch ...

The first step of getting new hardwood floors is selecting the right one. So, make sure to avoid these common mistakes during ...

According to Seth Ballard, principal of Ballard & Mensua Architecture in Washington, D.C., upgrading your typical red or white oak floors to cherry, walnut, birch, or maple is a simple way to elevate ...

Most hardwood floors today have a finishing coat of clear polyurethane. “Polyurethane essentially sits on top of the wood,” protecting it from moisture, wear and staining, Hammel said.

Birch hardwood floors feature a fine, even grain with occasional waves and curls, adding a subtle texture and visual interest. Birch is known for its smooth surface and natural luster, giving it a ...

If you take a walk in a snowy field (or forest) among some birch trees, look down. You should see tiny things in the snow, little seed-like structures.

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What’s the greatest luxury in a city home? Well-appointed space on a quite tree lined street! 1219 Delafield is bursting with it. From the minute you open the door to the expansive main level you feel ...

The four-bedroom home has original leaded glass windows, birch hardwood floors, bay windows, glass doorknobs, fireplaces and beamed ceilings.

The open floor plan features radiant heat, walls of windows, cathedral ceilings with open beams and engineered birch hardwood floors throughout. The main floor holds a living room with exterior ...