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	<title>Carlisle Wide Plank Floors: Blog</title>
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		2013-05-21T23:14:-05:00
	
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		<title>4 Ways to Incorporate Natural Wood in your Interior Decor</title>
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		<dc:creator>Aimee Claire, Interior Design Writer</dc:creator>		<description><![CDATA[
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	The simplest way to give the home a stylish makeover, and to bring warmth into a room, and give it a touch of natural beauty, is by incorporating architectural details crafted from natural wood products.</p>
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	<img alt="" src="http://www.wideplankflooring.com/images/blogs/052313_headline.jpg" style="margin: 5px; width: 300px; height: 224px; float: left;" />This includes wood furniture, cabinets, fittings and accessories. Wood is well known for providing a feeling of warmth, and there is now such a wide range of options in wooden home d&eacute;cor that every room in the house can include with beautiful wood detail that friends will covet.</p>		]]></description>
		<dc:date>2013-05-21T23:14-05:00</dc:date>	
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		<title>5 Tips to Design the Perfect Home Office</title>
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		<dc:creator>Shanon Sterrett</dc:creator>		<description><![CDATA[
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	<img alt="" src="http://www.wideplankflooring.com/images/blogs/052013_office_messy_vs_neat_1.JPG" style="width: 400px; height: 144px; float: left;" />Laptops and mobile devices may make the entire concept of a "home office" obsolete to some, but there are still plenty of homes today where a home office is an essential part of the architectural&nbsp;design.&nbsp;</p>
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	Whether it&#39;s for the work-from-home professional or&nbsp;homework time for your children, when you include a home office in your building plans, you want it to be neat, organized and functional.&nbsp; Otherwise that beautiful space will quickly turn into a cesspool of clutter.</p>
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	So today we will go over some great tips to design the perfect home office!</p>		]]></description>
		<dc:date>2013-05-20T00:24-05:00</dc:date>	
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		<title>5 Ways to Create Iconic Interiors and Avoid a Battle of the Sexes</title>
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		<dc:creator>Shanon Sterrett</dc:creator>		<description><![CDATA[
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	<img alt="" src="http://www.wideplankflooring.com/images/blogs/051613_Men_vs_Women_1.jpg" style="margin: 5px; width: 300px; height: 222px; float: right;" />Interior Design is an art.&nbsp; One that is tailored to the individual wants, needs and desires of the client.&nbsp;&nbsp; But oftentimes "clients" come in pairs - or rather couples - and each of them has their own viewpoint on what they want their interior design style to be.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>
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	This is compounded by the fact that men are playing a more active role in interior design, according to <a href="http://freshome.com/2013/01/29/top-10-interior-design-trends-for-2013/">Freshome Design &amp; Architecture</a>, it&#39;s one of the top 10 interior design trends for 2013!</p>
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	How can you bridge the gap and create an iconic interior that pleases everyone?&nbsp; It might be easier than you think if you balance priorities with "small victories" and compromises.&nbsp;</p>		]]></description>
		<dc:date>2013-05-08T22:20-05:00</dc:date>	
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		<title>Family Friendly Flooring Options - 3 Things to Consider</title>
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		<dc:creator>Shanon Sterrett</dc:creator>		<description><![CDATA[
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	<img alt="" src="http://www.wideplankflooring.com/images/blogs/051613_Family_Friendly.jpg" style="margin: 5px; width: 300px; height: 199px; float: left;" /></p>
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	If you are selecting a new floor for your home, there are three key considerations, especially if your home has children and pets "running amok".</p>
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	<strong>&bull;Durability &amp; Longevity<br />
	&bull;Ease of Cleaning and Maintenance<br />
	&bull;Health, Safety &amp; Comfort</strong></p>
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	Not all flooring styles are appropriate for homes with families, so use these three considerations as a guideline to make your final selection.</p>		]]></description>
		<dc:date>2013-05-06T08:49-05:00</dc:date>	
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		<title>What to Expect with Interior Wood When Spring Humidty Rolls In</title>
		<link>http://www.wideplankflooring.com/blog/detail/what_to_expect_with_interior_wood_when_spring_humdity_in</link>
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		<dc:creator>Patrick Kennedy, Vice President, Superior Woodcraft</dc:creator>		<description><![CDATA[
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	<img alt="" src="http://www.wideplankflooring.com/images/blogs/042813_spring.jpg" style="margin: 5px; width: 201px; height: 133px; float: right;" />Spring has finally arrived and you are excited to open the windows, air out the house and allow that warm moist spring air to come inside.&nbsp; It feels refreshing and energizing.&nbsp;</p>
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	But have you noticed your wood doors and drawers don&#39;t open as easily, you might see seams around your finished woodworking or wood floors?</p>
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	Don&#39;t be alarmed! This is a natural reaction to the seasonal and humidity level changes that happen from winter to spring.&nbsp; Today we will educate you about this process so you undersetand that it is normal and nothing to be alarmed about.</p>		]]></description>
		<dc:date>2013-05-01T13:06-05:00</dc:date>	
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		<title>Pantone Color of the Year is Perfect for Earth Day!</title>
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		<dc:creator>Shanon Sterrett</dc:creator>		<description><![CDATA[
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	<img alt="" src="http://www.wideplankflooring.com/images/blogs/PantoneDR.jpeg" style="margin: 5px; width: 300px; height: 382px; float: left;" />Today is Earth Day - a day to celebrate and reconnect with nature and everything it provides!&nbsp;</p>
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	It is also a great day to talk about how you can incorporate one of nature&#39;s most prominent colors - Green - into your home interior!&nbsp; And this&nbsp;is the perfect year because the 2013 Pantone Color of the year is Emerald green, a color that <em>"<a href="http://www.pantone.com/pages/index.aspx?pg=21055">enhances our sense of well-being further by inspiring insight as well as promoting balance and harmony</a>."&nbsp;&nbsp; </em></p>
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	Here&#39;s 5 ways to bring the Emerald, and&nbsp;a little bit of "Earth Day", into your home every day.</p>		]]></description>
		<dc:date>2013-04-22T15:03-05:00</dc:date>	
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		<title>Flooring 101: Subfloors and How they Impact your Flooring Selection</title>
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		<dc:creator>Scott Ogden, Wide Plank Specialist</dc:creator>		<description><![CDATA[
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	<img alt="" src="http://www.wideplankflooring.com/images/blogs/072412RHpanelBlog.jpg" style="margin: 5px; width: 208px; height: 281px; float: left;" />If you are building a new home, creating a&nbsp;commercial space or even putting on a simple addition there is one thing every builder has to decide - what type of subfloor is going to be used for this project.&nbsp;</p>
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	The subfloor that you use for your project is chosen very early on in the process, as it is the foundation for the entire structure, but this means you want to be thinking about your <strong>wood flooring selection </strong>at that time too.</p>
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	Today, we will tell you why subfloor selection is tantamount to wood floor selection gand three reasons why it will help your project.&nbsp; If you want to save money, have better design options and cut down your install time...read on!</p>		]]></description>
		<dc:date>2013-04-18T12:03-05:00</dc:date>	
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		<title>Inspiration from Elle Decor&#8217;s Rising Stars of Interior Design 2013</title>
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		<dc:creator>Whitney Giniewicz, Design Trade Program Client Partner</dc:creator>		<description><![CDATA[
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	<em><a href="http://www.elledecor.com">Elle Decor </a>magazine </em>recently released it&#39;s 2013 list of "<a href="http://www.elledecor.com/design-decorate/talent/designs-rising-stars-60536">Design&#39;s Rising Stars</a>".&nbsp;</p>
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	<a href="http://www.elledecor.com/design-decorate/talent/designs-rising-stars-60536"><img alt="" longdesc="http://www.elledecor.com/design-decorate/talent/designs-rising-stars-60536" src="http://www.wideplankflooring.com/images/blogs/041513Cover.JPG" style="margin: 5px; width: 427px; height: 476px;" /></a></p>
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	This list represents a group of Interior Designers that are "creating the next generation of exciting contemporary houses and interiors" according to writer Raul Barreneche with Elle Decor.</p>
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	Who&#39;s on the list - find out now! We&#39;ve chosen a few of our favorite projects from the list of designers, so you can check out their work to get some inspiration for your own projects!</p>		]]></description>
		<dc:date>2013-04-14T20:17-05:00</dc:date>	
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		<title>Give your Home More Curb Appeal!</title>
		<link>http://www.wideplankflooring.com/blog/detail/give-your-home-curb-appeal</link>
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		<dc:creator>Shanon Sterrett</dc:creator>		<description><![CDATA[
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	The hit HGTV show&nbsp;<a href="http://www.hgtv.com/curb-appeal/show/index.html">Curb Appeal</a>&nbsp;is a fun, and inspiring reminder of how important the outside of the home is to the overall look, feel and function of your home.&nbsp;</p>
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	<img alt="" src="http://www.wideplankflooring.com/images/blogs/CurbAppeal.jpg" style="margin: 5px; width: 400px; height: 257px; float: left;" /></p>
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	You spend time selecting the right cabinets, doors, windows, and <a href="http://www.wideplankflooring.com/how-to-buy/choosing-the-right-wood/hardwood-floors">hardwood floors</a>&nbsp;for the interior, and there are important elements to the outside of your home to make sure the&nbsp;exterior matches the quality and craftsmanship of the interior.</p>
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	Whether you are building new, looking to remodel, or perhaps add value to help with a home sale, check out some fun episodes of <a href="http://www.hgtv.com/curb-appeal/show/index.html">Curb Appeal </a>for inspiration and read some ideas for giving your own home curb appeal.</p>		]]></description>
		<dc:date>2013-04-11T03:53-05:00</dc:date>	
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		<title>Hardwood Floors - 2013 Wood Floor of the Year</title>
		<link>http://www.wideplankflooring.com/blog/detail/hardwood-floors-2013-wood-floor-of-the-year</link>
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		<dc:creator>Shanon Sterrett</dc:creator>		<description><![CDATA[
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	<a href="http://hardwoodfloorsmag.com/editors/blog/default.aspx?id=1894"><img alt="" src="http://www.wideplankflooring.com/images/blogs/040813_wfoty.JPG" style="margin: 5px; width: 300px; height: 244px; float: right;" /></a>Every year<a href="http://hardwoodfloorsmag.com/editors/blog/default.aspx?id=1894"><u> Hardwood Floors </u></a>magazine highlights flooring projects in its Wood Floor of the Year contest.&nbsp; Full details on the winners will be released with the June/July 2013 issue of <a href="http://hardwoodfloorsmag.com/editors/blog/default.aspx?id=1894">Hardwood Floors </a>magazine, but here are some highlights from the winner&#39;s circle.</p>		]]></description>
		<dc:date>2013-04-08T11:41-05:00</dc:date>	
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