The Ron Thom-designed house is very serene and imaginative, with all sorts of built-ins and wood (teak, oak, birch) ...

A hardwood floor is a classic design choice, but wood isn't a good fit for every environment. When you want the style and charm of wood but need more durability, wood-look tile can be the perfect ...

but you have to remember this is polymer-based vinyl flooring that is affected by the same influences that affect all vinyl and plastic materials; that is heat and cold and wet and dry.

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