http://blog.mybigbobs.com Tue, 07 Sep 2010 16:52:46 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Wood floors have as many personalities as there are types of trees. If your style is laid-back, have you considered the benefits of casual wood flooring? Take the time to explore the options in our showroom. To start, let’s consider several elements that lead to a more casual feel in a ... http://blog.mybigbobs.com/2010/09/wood-floor-styles-casual/ Design is all about combining function and aesthetics. Let’s break from the adult design goals and consider what we can do to help design a work space for our children with school starting. Providing a dedicated space for homework encourages children to keep their school assignments organized and completed on time. ... http://blog.mybigbobs.com/2010/08/the-right-space-helps-with-homework/ Check out this article about us in the Yuma Sun! Click here to see it live on their site. For most, the thought of “training” might evoke images of foam cups of coffee, legal pads - and possibly a lengthy presentation projected onto a giant screen.But for the four-legged officers with ... http://blog.mybigbobs.com/2010/08/cbp-dogs-train-at-big-bobs-flooring-outlet/ Before cleaning your carpets, you need to decide whether you want to use steam or dry cleaning. Then you need to decide whether to do it on your own or engage a professional. Steam cleaning, when it is done properly is probably the best choice. It is also the method most often ... http://blog.mybigbobs.com/2010/08/steam-cleaning-your-carpet/ Making design decisions for your home can be challenging. You have to take a small sample and visualize a complete floor, countertop or backsplash. One simple trick can take your samples a bit further along the path to the final product and make your decisions easier. Position your samples at ... http://blog.mybigbobs.com/2010/08/just-the-right-angle/ Reader Question: Whats the best way to remove grout and replace? We remodeled our shower, but due to foundation movement, the corners have cracked and now water seeps in. I am assuming i need to remove the old grout and redo. Anysuggestions or insight? - Daniel Answer: Grout replacement is one of the ... http://blog.mybigbobs.com/2010/08/removing-cracked-grout-reader-question/ Many people find that they can make the broad brush decisions on their home design options, but get stumped when they get to the final choices. What can you do to shake off the confusion and really be sure you are selecting the right option for you? Let’s take a ... http://blog.mybigbobs.com/2010/07/making-the-right-design-choice-%e2%80%93-part-2/ Are you ready to jump into making flooring choices but aren’t sure where to start? The process can be fun or frustrating, depending on how you approach it. Let’s consider a couple of tactics to make your selection process more straightforward. First, if possible narrow your choices before you start shopping. ... http://blog.mybigbobs.com/2010/07/making-the-right-design-choice-%e2%80%93-part-1/ Are you an HGTV addict? If you are not a fan, Home & Garden Television offers programs on decorating, home improvement and design. “Design Star,”  is HGTV’s reality program that pits 12 designers in a contest to win an opportunity to develop their own show. After watching the first episode ... http://blog.mybigbobs.com/2010/07/creating-your-own-%e2%80%9cwhite-box%e2%80%9d-to-help-your-flooring-decision/ It is actually pretty easy to protect your new carpet. Start by checking the manufacturer’s warranty to see what they require. Some manufacturers now demand periodic, regular professional steam extraction to maintain their warranty in force. According to maintenance studies, up to 80% of soil that reaches your floors arrives with ... http://blog.mybigbobs.com/2010/06/nylon-carpet-maintenance/