Hardwood floors are highly desirable for most homeowners, but they come with their share of challenges when it comes to cleaning, maintenance, and repairs. After a few months or years of heavy use from kids playing with toys and chairs being shuffled around, it may be time for some DIY fixes.
Hiding scratches: If you’ve got a good eye for matching colors, you can actually use crayons or markers or purchase wax sticks from the hardware store to fill-in scratches. Try to match the stain color on your floors, but don’t worry if it’s a little off. If the color is close, once the scratch is filled, it’ll look like a variation in the wood grain.
Polishing floors: You can make a polish solution for your floors from household ingredients. Mix olive oil and vinegar in equal parts, pour it directly into scratches, and then wipe it off after 24 hours. It may take several applications, but this homemade polish will fill and cover most scratches.
Clever decor: It’s not a long-term solution, but sometimes the most painless way to fix scratches in your floors is to cover them with a rug or furniture arrangement.
Spot sanding: For deeper scratches, you’ll need to spot sand with fine steel wool or sandpaper, use wood filler, and stain and seal the repaired area.
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Published by Becca Smoot
I’m a Florida native, yet I’ve always had Carolina in my blood. As a kid, my family would camp in the Carolinas every summer. When I was old enough, I went to sleep-away camp in North Carolina and later became a camp counselor, teaching horseback riding. Naturally, I went to school in NC and eventually settled in Charlotte in 1995.
After spending more than twenty years in the corporate world of financial services, I enthusiastically turned my focus toward a career in real estate. I have vast business experience planning & organizing, problem solving, process management, leading and holding people accountable to deliver on a timeline and budget, and identifying & mitigating risks before they turn into problems.
Being a REALTOR® allows me to build relationships with my clients so I can get to know their needs, likes and style. Buying or selling a home is a very stressful process. Although you think you are prepared, you may be surprised at the roller coaster of emotions you can experience in this important step in your life. It is my mission reduce this stress, make the process transparent and keep you informed every step of the way. My satisfaction comes from working to facilitate a smooth transaction and helping all kinds of individuals and families through the home buying & selling process.
When I’m not working, I love spending time with my daughter and our dogs both at home and around the community. I enjoy wine and appetizers with friends on a patio at local area restaurants and occasional trips to the beach or mountains. I am also passionate about supporting families of micro-preemies, kids who require extra support as well as advocating for Cerebral Palsy awareness and the true meaning of inclusion.
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