With all the snow, salt and dry weather, winter certainly isn't kind to hardwood flooring, and without proper care, homeowners may find themselves in a very unhappy flooring situation. When winter presents trying times for your hardwoods, Carpet Land has a list of remedies that are just the thing your floor needs to keep the forces of nature at bay. Carpet Land is Lincoln’s premier hardwood flooring, carpet installation and interior design company, and their team proudly serves Nebraska homes and homeowners with the best flooring options available on the market today.

You can’t change the weather. Hardwood flooring is going to contract and expand with the humidity (or lack thereof), and winter dryness poses challenges to flooring longevity. Such fluctuations are natural, however, and a reputable hardwood installation company will pre-empt winter dryness and summer humidity by appropriately spacing slacks apart. Winter dryness will spell shrinkage in your floor boards, and gaps might become more noticeable; it's best to keep humidifiers on hand, aiming for a comfortable 40-60% humidity, as this will keep your wood from drying out and can add years to its life.

Salt, water and winter grime can really do a number on a pristine hardwood floor during the colder months of the year. So make sure that you have area rugs ready to absorb water and dirt from underfoot. But, more importantly, keep your mats dry too. Have replacements ready, and consider asking kids and guests to leave their boots outside during winter. Consider installing a quality hardwood finish, and take extra time to polish your floors. 

Following these simple suggestions will do a lot to help you avoid costly repairs later down the line. And while it seems like a lot of TLC for one element of your house, it’s surely worth it. Almost nothing else can give your home the magical touch that an elegant hardwood floor can, or increase its overall value so steeply. For all you hardwood flooring and carpeting needs, be sure to call Carpet Land in Lincoln, NE at (402) 467-6363, or visit their website or Twitter page for more information.