Successful Remodels Do This…

posted by: Valor Home Services on Thursday June 4, 2020

It can be tempting to skip ahead to the exciting stages of a remodel, like choosing your paint colors and fixtures. To ensure your remodel is a success instead of a stress, however, take these steps first.

Tips To Find The Right Handyman

posted by: Valor Home Services on Thursday June 4, 2020

Do you have a system for selecting your home service professionals for your projects? What standards have you set? And what process do you have to pick the best? Use this article to answer all the above.

Have Kids? Here’s How You Choose Hardwood Flooring

posted by: Valor Home Services on Thursday June 4, 2020

In addition to the wear and tear that’s inevitable when kids play and tumble, everything from high chairs to Hot Wheels can cause even more damage. Follow this guide and you'll have everything you need to pick the best hardwood flooring for your family...

Top 3 Benefits To Carpet Flooring

posted by: Valor Home Services on Thursday May 28, 2020

There are pros and cons to just about everything in life, and the choices you make for your home are no exception. Take, for instance, carpet flooring. Here, we take a look at the top three benefits of carpet. You can decide for yourself what factors are most important to you.

What Hardwood Floors Are The Easiest To Keep?

posted by: Valor Home Services on Thursday May 28, 2020

How easy is it to keep a hardwood floor up? How does it hold up over time? That depends on the type of hardwood you elect, as well as the finish and other factors. With so many options, use this article as your guide to choose the best hardwood option for your ideal floor maintenance.

3 Handyman Tasks You Should Trust To A Professional

posted by: Valor Home Services on Thursday May 28, 2020

There will always be that time when your own handyman skills aren’t enough. If you ignore this and power through a DIY project anyway, you could end up causing more damage and wasting more of your time and money later. Take a look at our top three handyman jobs you should always call a pro for.

How Important Is Sand Paper Type In Hardwood Floor Repairs?

posted by: Valor Home Services on Thursday May 21, 2020

At Valor, exceptional craftsmanship is one of our brand promises, but not just because we deliver it. We also raise the bar of industry standards as a whole. Use this article to learn what materials and considerations go into your hardwood repair.

3 Best Remodels To Do NOW For Biggest ROI

posted by: Valor Home Services on Thursday May 21, 2020

Since remodels can get pricey, it’s important to know what kind of return on investment (or ROI) you can expect on projects, especially if you're getting ready to sell. For a quick synopsis of the 2020 Cost vs. Value report for remodels, keep reading.

Why You Want An "On My Way” Notification

posted by: Valor Home Services on Thursday May 21, 2020

Communication isn’t what you should hope for, it’s what you should expect. Valor Home Services believes in purposeful communication before, during and after your project, even a simple handyman call. This includes sending an “on my way” notification any time we’re headed to a client’s home. Read more...

Why Us Hiring Is Good For You, Too

posted by: Valor Home Services on Thursday May 14, 2020

Valor Home Services is currently recruiting for carpet installers. Why does this matter to you? Because, as we’ve reviewed candidates, we realized how much these same standards we have are something our clients should be aware of, too. Read what to look for in your next carpet install.

Handyman Secrets To Fix Caulking

posted by: Valor Home Services on Thursday May 14, 2020

Sooner or later, mold will show up on caulking in the bathroom. Getting rid of the gnarly caulking and getting new put in can completely refresh your space. In this article, we lay out how recaulking like a pro is done so you can choose to DIY or give us a call at Valor Home Services.

5 Things To Know About Old Hardwood Floors

posted by: Valor Home Services on Thursday May 14, 2020

It’s true. Refinishing an old wood floor can be a lot harder than refinishing a newer wood floor. By “old,” we often mean the kind of wood floors that are original to a house. And, we’ll be blunt: floors that are, say, 100 years old can be tricky to restore. But it can be done—here's how.

Help Wanted: Carpet Installer or Hardwood Refinisher

posted by: Valor Home Services on Monday May 11, 2020

Job Posting: 50072

We are looking for home repair experts to join our team and grow their careers. Pay by the hour or by the job.

What Does Carpet And Moving In Together Have In Common?

posted by: Valor Home Services on Thursday May 7, 2020

This week’s article is a shout-out to couples moving in together. The process of combining two households definitely has steps, some of which have to come one before the next to avoid total chaos. Read this article to get a running start on combining two households...

How Property Owners Save Time AND Money With Partnerships

posted by: Valor Home Services on Thursday May 7, 2020

This article is a resource to turn your business requirements into practical solutions. You need to find a flooring contractor for the totality of your properties. Done right, that partnership can save you both time and money. Just follow these three steps...

Home Health Handyman Checklist

posted by: Valor Home Services on Thursday May 7, 2020

So, you have plans to get healthy. You have goals.

Have you checked that your home is ready to support you in those goals?

Home maintenance is a key to a healthy and safe environment. Read why and use our simple checklist to position your household for greater health.

Preparing Your Hardwood Floors To Sell Your Home

posted by: Valor Home Services on Thursday April 30, 2020

Moving comes with plenty of to-dos in the home you're selling as well as the one you move into. What do you do if your hardwood floors aren’t currently in the best shape? How much will refinishing or replacing them really improve the value of your home? Read this article to find out.

Remodels for National Moving Month

posted by: Valor Home Services on Thursday April 30, 2020

National Moving Month, without a doubt, has a lot of home projects that come with it. To take the edge off figuring out what to do when, we wanted to compile a list of some of the best remodels to do that are showing the biggest ROI in home sales today. By investing as intelligently as you can in your home, you protect what is (for most of us) the biggest investment of your life.

How To Choose A Carpet Color

posted by: Valor Home Services on Thursday April 30, 2020

You just want the carpet color you can be excited about today that will also look good ten years from now. Are classic colors too boring? Are patterns a “no go” right now or can you include some trendy options there, too? Read this article for three simple steps to choose your carpet color.

Common Hardwood Flooring Stains

posted by: Valor Home Services on Thursday April 23, 2020

When it comes to your flooring, not all hardwood stains are created equal. We wrote about many common types of stain and discoloration on our website last week, and now we're back with Part 2 of common hardwood flooring stains.

What Are Carpet Shift Marks?

posted by: Valor Home Services on Thursday April 23, 2020

Now more than ever, carpeting is made on complicated machinery. But, the more parts make up the machines used, the more things can go wrong. Read to learn about carpet shift marks and what to do if your carpet hast them.

When You Can’t Find A Screwdriver

posted by: Valor Home Services on Thursday April 23, 2020

What do pennies, butter knives and pliers all have in common? They can save the day when you just can’t find a screwdriver. Read more...