Hardwood floors are the soul of a Chicago home. Whether you’re living in a classic bungalow in Irving Park or a modern condo in Arlington Heights, nothing beats the warmth of real wood. But over time, the salt from our winters, the humidity of our summers, and general foot traffic take a toll. When your…

Living in Chicago, we are surrounded by some of the most beautiful architecture and historic homes in the country. From the classic bungalows in the Northwest side to the modern builds in the North suburbs, hardwood floors are often the soul of these homes. But when it comes time to refinish those floors or install…

Hardwood floors are the soul of a Chicago home. Whether you’re living in a classic bungalow in Irving Park, a modern condo in the West Loop, or a sprawling estate in the North suburbs, nothing beats the warmth and character of real wood. But let’s be honest: wood is a living material. It breathes, it…

If you’ve lived in Chicago for more than a few winters, you know the drill. The sky turns that familiar shade of "Lake Michigan Gray," the wind picks up off the water, and we all retreat indoors to find some semblance of warmth. For years, our home interiors mimicked the outdoors: cool grays, icy whites,…

If you’ve lived in Chicago for any length of time, you know our homes are as diverse as our weather. From the historic bungalows in Portage Park to the sleek, modern condos in the West Loop, there’s one design element that stands the test of time: hardwood flooring. I’m Penny, and here at Rovin’s Flooring…

If you live in Chicago or the surrounding North and West suburbs, you know that your home is your sanctuary against the elements. We deal with everything from humid, sticky summers to bone-chilling winters where road salt and slush are practically permanent residents in our entryways. Amidst the chaos of home maintenance: fixing the HVAC,…