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Glass, Stone and Wood in the Bathroom

For some bathroom designs, porcelain or ceramic tile is the material that dominates the space. Tile can be found on the floor, shower, tub surround and even as counter top material. This approach is a classic but it isn’t the only way to cover the surfaces of a bathroom.  Glass, stone and wood are all [...]
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Room Do-Over: Starting from Scratch

With the New Year comes a desire for a fresh start. For some it may be a personal makeover that includes a fresh diet or exercise plan. For others it may be a makeover of their home.  If 2012 has you looking around your home and plotting remodeling or redecorating projects, you have a lot [...]
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Caring for Wood Floors and Furniture

The wood floors and furniture throughout our homes add beauty and quality to our décor. Wood’s durability lends itself to cabinets, floors and furniture as well as baseboards and molding.  Wood can be stained or painted or left natural with a clear coat to protect it from water and dirt. Wood furniture should be dusted [...]
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Decorating the Table for the Holidays

No matter the holidays you celebrate this time of year, gatherings of family and friends mean special dinners and the need for festive tables. Many of us break out the good china, silver and crystal for these special occasions. Because they are seldom used, many people are not comfortable setting a formal table. Formal tables [...]
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Creating a Gallery Wall

Blank walls can be intimidating to decorate. Where to start? What to put up there? For some reason many of us find art intimidating. Art can be expensive.  Custom framing can be expensive too.  These are all reasons many people live with blank walls.  Not only are blank walls intimidating they are also boring. And who [...]
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Cozy Lodge Style for Winter

We don’t hibernate but do enjoy the creature comforts when the weather turns cold outside. Lodge style inspired by winter mountain sports is a good choice for winter decorating. Make a fire and some hot chocolate while you snuggle in for a long winter’s night. Lodge style can be a literal translation of a ski [...]
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A Great Loss to Big Bob’s – Greg Musselman

On Monday we lost a great friend, person and co-worker Mr. Greg Musselman. Gregory D. Musselman, 63, of Overland Park, KS, passed away on November 29, 2010.  Greg was born August 2, 1947, in Kansas City, MO, to Harold and Phyllis Musselman. He worked for Big Bob’s Flooring Outlet in Shawnee. He was an avid [...]
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Win a Free Leather Sofa

We wanted to make sure our fans and followers know that you can win a free leather sofa, just by coming into one of our stores and registering. Winner will be announced 11/26/10. Good luck! You can also register to win on our current promotions page, but we would love to see you in person [...]
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Bathroom Blogfest Announcement

This year, we are proud to have been invited to participate in this year’s Bathroom Blogfest! The 2010 Bathroom Blogfest, now in its fifth year, brings together 33 bloggers from the U.S., Canada, the UK and India to address the 2010 Mad Men inspired theme “Stuck in the 60s?” A blogfest brings together writers who [...]
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Wood Floor Styles: Modern

While you’re looking at wood flooring, take a moment to consider the relatively new ebony tones. This contemporary style floor creates an effective base for modern furnishings. For a more sculptural look, there is no better foundation than an ebony wood floor. The cool tones and basic black color allow you to keep a black [...]
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