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As always we encourage everyone to express their vision and ultimately choose what speaks to them. However, we do know in order to get there it can require some inspiration. We hope this quick rundown helped! Thanks for reading, see you next week! :)

Let's rewind it aaalll the way back! That's right, we're going through the flooring of the decades! A little nostalgia on this Friday afternoon, a perfect way to kick off your weekend. Let's get into it, starting out with the groovy 60's.

Oh, the laughs we get from those fur baby memes, but let's be honest, pet messes are no laughing matter. That's where Shaw's blue backing comes in! Say goodbye to the days of scrubbing and crying over stubborn stains. Shaw has taken carpet pads to a whole new level with their cutting-edge technology, making clean-up a breeze! This blue backing technology is: -Pet Friendly -Easy to Clean -Worry Proof -Reduces Odor With a 20-year warranty and lifetime stain and soil protection, it's like having a superhero carpet! What more could you ask for? Plus look at the beautiful color wall, an array to match anyone's style!

If you're feeling anything like the picture above. Just know you can now take a deep breath. That's because we're about to run down the basics of each floor and WHY you should choose it.

Bona Professional Floorcare, a staple for giving your floors the care they deserve! Here at Martin's we got you covered. We have plenty of Bona products to choose from. Let's dive into what we have!

We're taught at a young age the meaning of colors, their associations. However, it goes deeper than that. Color psychology and theory play a very important role in the world. From fast food chains to big businesses. Color is a very important aspect to consider. So, it should be for your home too! Let's dive into the intriguing world of color psychology, so you can decorate like a pro. RED Starting off first in the rainbow, we have Red . Now when most people think of red , they can associate it with anger. While this may be true, psychologically it is sending more than just one feeling. Red can symbolize: Passion, energy, and confidence. It is certainly an attention grabber. SO, if want to think big & bold and make a statement with your decor, red is sure the way to go. ORANGE Orange's properties align with feelings of joy, enthusiasm and emotion . Considered a fun color, orange can be used in many different ways to bring that joyful feeling to your space. Check out these examples below!

If your reaction is anything like the picture above when it comes to maintaining your floors, this one's for you. We spend countless hours in our lives cleaning, but do we know when, and how to use the right products? Sometimes we think we're doing the right thing, and come to find out, we're doing more damage than good. This can be frustrating to learn. Which is why we're here to help! Flooring can be a fortune and it's important that we keep its integrity so we can maintain its longevity. Enough of the hullabaloo, let's get into it. Carpet We all have carpet somewhere in the house. EVEN if it's an area rug, you'll want to pay attention to this. 1. Regular vacuuming. Experts say to vacuum daily in high trafficked areas and the entirety once a week. Now if you're like most people and don't have the time to vacuum daily, don't fret. At the very least vacuuming 1-2 times a week will keep your carpet in good shape. As it will be preventing dust, debris, and dirt from imbedding into the carpet itself, which in turns makes it harder to clean out later if not regularly assessed. 2. Professionally deep cleaned every 12-18 months. Steam cleaning can be a very effective way to restore the freshness in your carpet. The use of the hot water will help extract that stubborn dirt that's deeply imbedded into your carpet. Leaving you carpet fresh and clean like the day you got it. Now money can be a factor into having a job like this done. You can hire a professional to save yourself the time and hassle or do it yourself. Experts at Shaw recommend if you're doing it yourself, to use a machine with CRI Seal of Approval. (Carpet and Rug Institue.) Here is the CRI'S direct website with their recommendations. 3. Assess Stains ASAP It is CRUCIAL to assess any carpet stains immediately. This way the stain does not seep through into your subfloor. Leaving room for bacteria and mold growth. Shaw has a really great and cool stain removal tool on their website. Where you can choose what stain happened on what floor. Pictured below.