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The Evolution of Popular Wood Flooring Styles & Types

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September 23, 2014

Flooring is one of the main features that determine a home’s overall style. 


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In Praise of the Elderly (Especially Runners and Other Endurance Athletes)

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Warren Tyler
June 9, 2014

It seemed the height of ignorance that so many people expressed amazement of Meb Keflezighi’s age as he became the first American in 31 years to win the famous Boston Marathon earlier this year.


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Digital Brand Protection Tips Every Business Owner Should Know

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April 14, 2014

In an unprecedented move that will change the way everyone uses the Internet, the traditional .com domain names are being challenged by the introduction of more than a thousand new alternatives.


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Starting From Scratch in Atlanta

Dave Foster
Dave Foster
December 1, 2013

We’ve talked with lots of retailers over the years: Some who have taken over stores from their parents; some who bought a location from a previous owner; some who left one operation to open another; some were installers and wanted to get off their knees, and some others who were mill reps and got tired of moving around.


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20 Years and Counting

Matthew Spieler
Matthew Spieler
December 1, 2013

This issue marks my 20th anniversary reporting on and covering this amazing industry. And while I’m not expecting to get flooded with gold watches, I did want to take this opportunity to thank all the wonderful people I’ve met since December 1993.


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The Importance of a Succession Plan for Your Flooring Business

Dave Foster
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November 8, 2013
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Every business large and small, from large multinationals to small mom and pop operations really need a succession plan.
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Ensuring Mats Are at Your Service

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October 14, 2013
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Fremont, Ohio—While entry and floor mats provide facilities with many benefits, care is required to make sure they are working properly, promoting safety and protecting the indoor environment.


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Bringing Stainmaster to the Tile Industry with The Tile Doctor

Dave Foster
Dave Foster
April 30, 2013

Seeking out unique products in the ceramic and stone arena that it can bring to market is a core value of The Tile Doctor. Curt Rapp, founder and CEO, says his job is to pursue innovative technology that has the potential of bringing change to the industry.


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Hanley Wood Gets an ‘8’ for a Damn Good Job at Surfaces 2013

Dave Foster
Dave Foster
February 20, 2013

So looking back at Surfaces 2013, what’s your take?


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Recycled Bob is Back: Speaking with CARE’s Executive Director

Dave Foster
Dave Foster
January 22, 2013
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We had an opportunity to sit down with Bob Peoples, the Executive Director of the Carpet America Recovery Effort or CARE, a man who in 2002 took lead of the organization during its formation and left a few years ago to take over the Directorship of the ACS Green Chemistry Institute.


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