The 11 North Blog
Straight, practical advice on choosing floors, planning remodels, and getting lasting results - written for homeowners across Park Ridge and the north, northwest, western & southwestern suburbs.
Flooring Guides · 6 min read
Both are real wood - the difference is in the core, where you can install them, and how they handle Chicagoland’s humidity swings. Here’s how to choose.
Flooring Guides · 5 min read
Below-grade means moisture. The floors that hold up best in a Chicago basement are the ones built to shrug it off - here are the top options.
Remodeling · 7 min read
From first ideas to final walkthrough, here’s how a kitchen remodel actually unfolds - and where the decisions that matter most tend to hide.
Flooring Guides · 5 min read
Tired hardwood doesn’t always need replacing. Here’s how to tell whether a refinish will do the job - often at a fraction of the cost.
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