Design & Build of Southwest Louisiana: July - December 2021 Issue

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Flooring • Blinds • Shutters • Awnings • Custom & Pre-Fab Cabinets • Tile • Purses • Jewelry • Essential Oils & Diffusers

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Wood Look Porcelain Tile vs. Floating Vinyl Floors Provided by Gulf Coast Floors If you want the look of hardwood but not the upkeep, you now have many options to choose from. Tile and vinyl each has its own pros and cons. In a side by side comparison they are both very durable floors. While heavy furniture can cause a dent in vinyl floors, porcelain tiles can crack if installed improperly or if something heavy is dropped on it. They are both waterproof but if flooded, vinyl must be taken up, cleaned, and put back down, whereas tile can just be cleaned. They are both cleaned with a nonabrasive no wax floor cleaner, but grout may require scrubbing or restoration. New to the industry are sealed grouts. They are both pet-friendly and both are offered in many styles, colors, and sizes. Selecting a floor comes down to what works best for the family. 32 DESIGN & BUILD 2020

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Clarifying Your Expectations

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Wood Look Porcelain Tile vs. Floating Vinyl Floors

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Gateway to Your Home

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pages 82-83

Making a House Your Home

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pages 86-87

Choosing the Best Hardwood Flooring For Your Home

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pages 78-80

Repairing Your Drywall

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Door and Cabinet Hardware Designs

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page 75

Outdoor Finished Ceilings

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pages 72-74

The Importance of Blower Door Testing

1min
page 76

Update Your Bathroom

2min
pages 60-63

Ready, Set, Renovate

3min
pages 66-67

What to Know When Purchasing LED Bulbs and Fixtures

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pages 70-71

Fresh Start in 2021 – Out with the Old, In with the New

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page 58

Straight Talk about Big-Box Store Chemicals

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pages 54-56

2021 Vision for Home Design - 7 Hot Trends

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pages 24-25

There are Great Options for Window Treatments

2min
pages 26-27

Second Chances

5min
pages 33-37

How to Protect You & Your Family from Mosquitoes

1min
page 32

Distinctive Details

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pages 28-30

The Benefits of a Natural Gas Standby Generator

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pages 52-53

Protect Your Home and Yard from Pests

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