Shiloh, O’Fallon and surrounding towns buckle up, because I’m about to get into interior paint color trends for this year. Most of you know me—I’m Bill, the owner of Valor Home Services. If you do know me, you might wonder why I thought today was a good day to talk about interior paint colors. The …
It’s no surprise for Valor clients in O’Fallon, Belleville, Shiloh and surrounding areas that we recommend and install Mohawk carpeting. The quality craftsmanship is up to our own Valor standard, and their product book has something for every family and household. Incredibly, however, Mohawk products just got even cooler. And if you have any plans …
Part of completing all our Belleville-area projects on budget means giving you all the information you need before a project ever gets started. For example, did you know that there’s some basic prep that needs to be done for hardwood floors before a refinishing job ever gets to sanding? I’m here today to make sure …
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I’ve gotten this question more than once, which is always my indicator that it’s worth sitting down to write an answer that everyone can benefit from. That recent frequently-asked question has been, “Do I have to use primer before painting my walls?” A coat of primer can seem like an unnecessary expense to some homeowners …
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We’ve been working in the O’Fallon and Belleville area and surrounding towns for decades. We’ve seen a lot of mistreatment (intentional and unintentional) of hardwood floors, too, in a variety of these beautiful homes. As a product, we’ve picked up on trends among homeowners. In an effort to keep our friends and neighbors better informed …
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You have carpet, but how much do you really know about carpet flooring? This week, for all our clients and friends in and around Belleville, O’Fallon and surrounding areas, and especially in light of socks walking over those cushy carpets during the winter, here are eight of our favorite facts we bet you didn’t know …
When Do Carpet Seams Show? Carpet rolls are usually manufactured in three sizes: 12-foot-wide rolls, 15-foot, and sometimes the oddball 13-foot-six-inch. So, what’s that mean for O’Fallon, Glen Carbon and surrounding town homeowners? If you have any room or space to carpet that’s larger than 15 feet in either dimension, you’ll have carpet seams in …
I’ll put it out there: Valor Home Services refinishes AND installs hardwood flooring, so when it comes to answering this “replace or refinish” question, there’s no room for bias from us. It comes down to the question itself, which this article will answer in detail. The truth is, in most cases, it’s better for your …
We said this last week, and we’ll say it again—your family’s safety at home is an even bigger deal in the winter when you spend more time inside. In most families’ cases, it’s a LOT more time inside. And since it isn’t getting any warmer yet around Caseyville, Collinsville and surrounding towns, in this week’s …
Healthy Indoor Painting: Stay Safe Before, During and After Read More »
Carpet is often the most affordable flooring option for a space in your home, but it’s still an investment you take seriously. And so, you’re already well aware that top-of-the-line carpet products come with manufacturer warranties. (Also, flooring specialists like Valor carry their own warranties on installation for additional homeowner protection.) Did you know, though, …
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