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​Whether you’re planning a remodel or building a brand-new home, the kitchen is an important focal point in any house. If you’re wondering how to add a dash of excitement to your design, consider some unique cabinet trends to maximize your space and add some drama to your space.  ​Make ...

Buying a house is a massive step in anyone’s life. Whether you’re just curb-shopping or you want to be in a new house by Christmas, house-hunting with certain criteria in mind can make the home-buying process easier. Here are five important things to consider when shopping for a house: ...

​Bring new energy and coziness into your kitchen this holiday season with a unique warm color palette. Whether you just want a few accents like lighting fixtures or you want a coat of paint and a fresh cabinet look, we have the best styles for the season. Spiced-Orange If you haven’t ...

Bringing your business' office decor into the modern-age is a costly endeavor but always pays off. Clients, guests, and shoppers notice when businesses have outdated flooring and fixtures. Ripping out stained carpet and tossing out the faded laminate countertops are only some of the ways you ...

Summer is traditionally a time people escape to the beach or maybe just a little stay-cation. Worries are on whether you packed your underwear and if you'll be able to hit every beach-side restaurant before the trip is over. It's not a time you want to spend thinking about how the many ...

Is your home's sun room being used as storage? Is it boring, dull, and not being used to its full potential? Below are a few ideas that can easily freshen up a sun room in one weekend so you can start enjoying some sun. Clean The boring stuff must always come first. This step is a basic ...

With every new year comes new trends in home interior design. There are a great mix of new sleek and functional cabinet design, as well as some familiar trends pulled from earlier eras (we promise not that avocado green from your mother's kitchen.) Space Age DesignYou might have noticed ...

​LEARN HOW TO GIVE YOUR KITCHEN AN ANYTHING-BUT-NEUTRAL UPDATE WITH THE MOST VERSATILE COLOR IN THE SPECTRUM.The design darling of the past several seasons, gray is growing up, as homeowners and designers discover its richer, warmer side. The pale, cool grays we’ve been seeing so much of were a ...

So, you want to know what flooring choices you have for each room in your house. You're not the first to request this information, and you certainly won't be the last. Flooring choices are vast and depend largely on your personal preferences. Although the options listed here serve as mere ...

One of the fastest ways to update your kitchen is by choosing kitchen cabinets that look great, function well, and match preexisting decor. This enhances the quality and appearance of your home instantly and may even add to its value if you decide to sell it. The following tips make choosing ...

Let’s face it, the kitchen is a source of joy and also a source of contention. The reason for the conflict has to do with the sheer amount of stuff that’s store in the heart of the home. In addition to pots and pans, dishes and cutlery, food staples and spices, there are cupboards full of ...

The beauty of tile flooring is unsurpassed, especially when it's ceramic or porcelain tile. Like any other type of flooring, though, keeping your ceramic or porcelain tiling maintained is an essential part of keeping your home looking fresh and beautiful. Fortunately, you can keep your ...

When it comes to enhancing the beauty of your home, you have many options. Tile, with its vast assortment of sizes, shapes, colors, and materials, is an affordable material to use indoors and outdoors. With a little creativity, you can forgo traditional uses of tile and opt to use in an ...

Wisconsin is known as the Dairy State, and its residents are affectionately called cheese-heads. (Bears fans may not be so affectionate about our nickname.) And it's obvious why: we love cheese, and we're good at making it. Everything from tortilla chips and hamburgers to fine wine and caviar is ...

Many people think of California when they think of movies, and with good reason. Los Angeles is home to many movie studios and all the people it takes to make movies, but Wisconsin has long been a site for filmmakers to create cinematic magic. We think it's really cool to see our great state on ...

As we covered in our most recent blog post, with regular care, cleaning and maintenance your carpet can last for many years. However, sometimes, even with the best maintenance routine, carpet needs to be replaced if it's torn or otherwise damaged. To help you determine if your car needs to be ...

Pets are a great addition to the household, but messes and claws on excited paws can damage your flooring. If your family loves to have dogs and cats around, installing pet-friendly floors is a economical choice that will keep your home looking good for longer. House or litter trained dogs and ...

Becoming a parent for the first time changes a lot of things in new parents' lives, and their ideal flooring choice is no exception. If you have children and are wondering what type of flooring is best, you should definitely be considering laminate flooring as a top option. Here are five reasons ...

Laminate flooring is a popular flooring choice, and it isn't difficult to see why. It is affordable, easy to maintain, and resistant to stains and UV-damage. It allows homeowners to get a wide variety of styles and colors they love without paying top dollar for more expensive flooring options. The ...

When choosing an air conditioner for your home, your home's flooring may not be something that you generally take into consideration. If you have hardwood flooring, however, you should. Swamp coolers, also known as evaporative coolers, can have a damaging effect on hardwood flooring and should be ...

You probably know that static electricity build-up is a common side effect of walking on carpeting, but did you know that even laminate flooring can cause static electricity build-up as well? While it isn't as common, it is still very possible due to the materials that are used to make the flooring....

Did you know that there are ways that you can reduce your seasonal allergies other than taking medicine or retreating indoors or months on end? It's true! While medicine and time spent indoors are two very common allergy remedies, there is another one you should not overlook: laminate flooring. ...

Laminate flooring can be a beautiful, practical and cost-effective flooring solution for your stairs, but only if you install it properly. Before you begin the installation process, read these five things you need to know before you install laminate flooring on your stairs. It may just save you ...

If all you can imagine when you think of tile flooring is white squares laid out in a grid, you are missing out on all that tile has to offer. Tile is not only a very durable material, but it is also quite versatile as well. Consider, for example, these top five tile flooring trends for 2014.Best 5 ...

If you have spent any time looking at new home flooring options for your Wisconsin home, you have probably realized that there are a lot of options to choose from. From carpet to marble to hardwood, there are plenty of options, and each has its own unique advantages and disadvantages. If you ...

Even with the large number of flooring options available to homeowners today, tile flooring still remains one of the most popular. Tile flooring comes in both vinyl and ceramic options, and it offers a number of great advantages that make it so popular with homeowners nationwide. Tile ...

When choosing a new type of flooring for their home, homeowners have many choices. In addition to the standard options such as carpet, hardwood and tile, more and more people are discovering the benefits of installing quality laminate flooring in their homes. This is because laminate offers ...

Although appliances often take center stage in a kitchen remodel, cabinets are also a key component of any kitchen design. Your kitchen cabinets should combine form and function or else they won't meet your storage needs or reflect your style.There are so many options to examine when buying ...

We’re proud to announce the recent expansion of our Fond du Lac showroom! The renovation of the storeroom on North Rolling Meadows Drive in Fond du Lac features an expanded showroom that allows us to continue focusing on customer experience. Expanding Our Showroom to Provide Better Service ...

This December, FloorQuest is collecting new and gently used mittens and gloves in all shapes and sizes, as well as used wool sweaters that contain 80% to 100% wool.Mittens will be delivered to the homeless sheltters and low-income children in Fond du Lac and Dodge Counties. Mittens With A ...

If you want to keep your home organized and protect your carpet or hardwood flooring, you might consider adding a mudroom to your property. A mudroom acts as a secondary entryway where your family and your guests can remove their wet or soiled outerwear so that they won't track dirt, snow, or ...

An easy way to protect your carpet in the winter is by placing entry mats at all doors that your family or guests might enter. During winter more than ever, people need entry rugs to wipe off their dirty feet. Placing mats at each door will protect your carpet by preventing people from ...

Though trends emerge in home decorating every few months, area rugs are a decorating staple that do not fade from fashion. Area rugs have been around since 4,500 BC, originating in the Middle and Far East and spreading through the world.With time, area rug and carpet construction has evolved ...

It can take time for a home improvement project to take flight--from budgeting, picking your paint colors, selecting materials and finishes, planning layouts, and scheduling professional help like hardwood flooring installation, there are so many steps to completing a successful renovation. ...

As designers and homeowners alike have started realizing the importance of selecting eco-friendly materials during construction and redesign, bamboo flooring has emerged as a stylish, sustainable alternative to traditional hardwood or vinyl flooring. Bamboo flooring is readily available in ...

Installing the right flooring for your house is one of the best investments you can ever make in life. In the past, flooring options were costly and not easily replaceable. They left a heavy footprint around the environment and were very unhealthy. Currently, environmentally friendly flooring ...

In your bathrooms and kitchens, streaked and sticky cabinets are actually signs of exclusive cleaning challenges. However, in order to keep your cabinets clean and free from streaks you actually need to apply the right techniques to clean the cabinets in your bathrooms and kitchen. Here, are ...

Cabinets do not merely serve as a method of organization in our homes. They also add an aesthetic value to the overall atmosphere. Therefore, the appearance of your cabinets need to be both presentable and beautiful to help enhance the overall look of the room. If you're looking for ways to ...

Flooring is normally one of the most important aspects of every construction. When it comes to flooring, there are normally quite a number of flooring materials to choose from. The most common include tiles, concrete, and wooden floors. Hardwood flooring is a favorite choice of flooring ...

Some people might over-react by the idea of combining a pool and the use of hardwood floors. However, just because you desire to have a pool and incorporate a touch of elegance to your home with the use of hardwood flooring doesn't necessarily mean that you have to either compromise the pool ...

For the flooring of a lakeside home to withstand the extreme climate of the lake, it is important to put several issues into consideration. A couple considerations that you should think about when it comes to the flooring for your lake house are, tile flooring, natural stones used in flooring and ...

Porcelain tiles, in general, are harder than ceramic tiles and offer a greater level of design flexibility. Like ceramic tile flooring, porcelain is made from clay and natural occurring materials fired in a kiln. However, the clay used in porcelain tiles is more refined and pure. It is also ...

Installing hardwood flooring can be an elegant way to give your home a new makeover. After investing in the value of your home, you want to ensure that it remains looking beautiful for years to come. Below you will find the best hardwood flooring tips to help you care for your new floors. ...

Pictured are the the 3rd Place Brewers sponsored by FloorQuest in the Caledonia PeeWee League tournament this past weekend. Erik Erickson, Sturtevant Store Manager, is one of the coaches pictured at left.  This is the second year as a sponsor for Caledonia baseball and the Brewers.Way to go ...

If you have children, preventing them from tracking in dirt can be a challenge. Before you attempt mopping your floors make sure that any loose dirt has been removed. By not sweeping your laminate flooring your mop is simply going to push the dirt around, resulting in a dirty floor with extra ...

Summer is here and allergy season is in full swing. If you're an allergy sufferer, this can be a big factor in choosing the best new flooring options for your home. While new carpeting is definitely an option for those who suffer from allergies, hardwood flooring might be a more convenient ...

Check out these easy, proactive steps that will keep your carpet looking good over time.Don't track dirt inside  Placing walk-off mats outside all entrances will help absorb soil and moisture and trap excessive dirt, sand, grit, oil, asphalt, or driveway sealer that might otherwise be tracked ...

FloorQuest is excited to be participating in the Memorial Day Weekend Sale with the Delafield Chamber of Commerce!Participating sponsor locations will have a hidden gnome inside. If you find a gnome in FloorQuest, you can register to win prizes from us! You'll also be entered into the Grand ...

FloorQuest was honored with the 2013  "Golden Hammer Award" for contributions to the Fond du Lac/Dodge County Home Builders Association at their annual recognition ceremony.  Accepting the award for FloorQuest (left) is Vice-President Tim Twohig.

The FloorQuest Family is participating in the Wisconsin Humane Society, Tails on the Trail dog walk on Saturday, May 11th at 10am at the Greenfield Park in West Allis, WI to raise money to care for abused, neglected and homeless animals. We are walking in honor of the pets continually enrich ...