| Every homeowner either building or remodeling will | | | | nobody wants to be caught dead in polyester bell |
| face the dilemma at some point - install hardwood | | | | bottoms. Meanwhile, a hardwood floor from the |
| floors or carpet? It can be a difficult process, just like | | | | 1920's, the 1970's - it will maintain its 'style' factor for |
| choosing what color paint to paint the outside of | | | | eternity. |
| your home and what color walls to splash on the | | | | Sure there are trends in hardwood flooring, with the |
| interior. But while paint is mostly concerned with | | | | latest being exotic hardwood floors like Brazilian |
| aesthetics, hardwood flooring vs carpet flooring is all | | | | Cherry hardwoods and narrow-plank, ultra shiny Maple |
| about function and durability. | | | | Hardwood Floors, but in 20 years, they won't be a |
| One of the most distinguishing factors between | | | | tremendous source of embarrassment like pink |
| hardwood floors and carpet floors is durability. If you | | | | carpeting. |
| have pets or children, there's no getting around it - | | | | Homeowners who opt for carpet typically go for it |
| you are going to have to replace your carpet. | | | | because of the comfort factor - you can sit on the |
| Children spill food and beverages, while cats and dogs | | | | floor. But all a wood floor needs is a rug or two. |
| have their own agenda, with no regard to your | | | | Throw some bean-bag chairs and recliners in front of |
| "investment." | | | | the television and you won't have to worry about a |
| Hardwood floors, on the other hand, are highly | | | | house packed full of guests with no place to sit. |
| durable and don't need to be replaced. Simply mop | | | | And should you choose to sell your home in the |
| the spill up and you're good to go. Should something | | | | future, you'll have more offers because your wood |
| affect your floor structurally, and it can usually be | | | | floor not only increases the value of your home, but |
| buffed or sanded down. | | | | it also gives the buyer more options when it comes |
| And then there's style. Carpet ages. If you still have | | | | time for them to decorate the home. The neutral, |
| shaggy carpet from the 1970s, shame on you! | | | | earth-tone colors of wood just cannot be matched |
| Nobody wants to live in a dated home, just like | | | | by carpet. |