There are many choices of bathroom tile to choose from these days, but remodeling your bath can be a cinch when you follow these easy tips:

Select the color of bathroom floor tile. This will determine the direction of the redesign. Build accessories such as bathroom fixtures and interior design features around the color of the tile.

Use different and contrasting colors and shapes on the bathroom floor tile and walls for an interesting visual effect.

Carefully select a grout tile that contrasts with the tile color, such as white and red, cream and yellow, for example.

DirectBuy carries a large selection of brand-name bathroom tile at wholesale prices direct from the manufacturers and their authorized suppliers. The experts at DirectBuy can help you design a bathroom with beautiful tile to create the look and feel you want.

Hardwood flooring is a beautiful addition to any home. Solid hardwood floors substantially improve the look of the home with unique warmth, character and appearance.

With proper care, maintenance and installation, hardwood floors are very durable and typically don’t need replacing. A hardwood floor is a classic detail that adds substantial value to any property for many years to come.

Installing hardwood floors properly begins at the foundation. The quality of the sub floor will determine the quality of the finished floor, so proper preparation is essential. The sub floor must be perfectly flat and free of imperfections in order for solid hardwood floors to be installed correctly.

DirectBuy has a beautiful selection of hardwood flooring at wholesale prices every day. A one-stop shop for all your furnishing, home building and remodeling needs, DirectBuy has virtually everything - including a large selection of flooring - for in and around your home.

Bathroom remodeling is a smart investment: Homeowners can expect to see an 80 percent to 90 percent return on their investment. Before you add new tile or update bathroom vanities, it’s best to carefully think out the project.

Set a Budget

Bathroom projects can vary greatly in price: A new vanity top, light fixtures and accessories won’t break the budget, while starting over from scratch will add more to the bottom line. Evaluate your needs and determine what can be accomplished within your budget.

Add a Little Luxury
Turn your bathroom into a high-end spa. Marble countertops are a nice accoutrement. Adding floor heating warms the bathroom room after showering and helps wet floors dry faster.

DirectBuy has a beautiful selection of bathroom remodeling items at wholesale prices every day. A one-stop shop for all your furnishing, home building and remodeling needs, DirectBuy has virtually everything - including a large selection of bathroom accessories - for in and around your home.

Today’s kitchen refrigerators come with many different options: 18-cubic foot with freezers on top, side-by-side refrigerators with water and ice dispensers built into the door and commercial, stainless steel models.

Determine the right type of refrigerator for your needs.

Make sure the refrigerator fits the size of your family. Plan on 12 cubic feet for two people and 2 additional cubic feet for each household member. For large households, kitchen refrigerators with a lot of room may be the best choice because they are large enough for storage.

Consider the Options

Some models have pull-out, roll-out bins and with individually-controlled shelves for meat and vegetables that make food storage easier and more convenient. Customize your refrigerator with features that will make your choice the most convenient for your family.

DirectBuy carries a large selection of kitchen appliances at wholesale prices direct from the manufacturers and their authorized suppliers. The product specialists at DirectBuy can help you find unique solutions for your kitchen whether it’s appliances or other remodeling needs.

Hardwood flooring is versatile enough to install in any room of the home. The unique character and warmth finished or pre-finished wood adds is unmatched and offers many options for homeowners.

Consider These Important Factors When Choosing Hardwood Floors

The hardness of the hardwood floor: Wood comes in varying degrees of hardness and strength — an important factor to consider when determining how rooms will be used and the strength of wood needed.

The grading of the wood: The appearance of a solid hardwood floor is based upon the color, grain and markings. Consistency in appearance and fewer markings indicate a good, solid choice when selecting your hardwood.

DirectBuy carries a large selection of hardwood flooring at wholesale prices direct from the manufacturers and their authorized suppliers. The experts at DirectBuy can help you design a room with beautiful flooring to create the look and feel you want.

The right kind of tile can greatly enhances any home improvement project. There are many kinds of tiles to choose from, but it’s best to select products that fit your specific needs.

Follow these tips to make sure your next tiling project goes smoothly:

Pick the Right Tile for the Job

Outdoor tile must be sturdy enough for any climate, while indoor tiles such as Travertine tile may only need to be strong enough for walls and counter tops. Make sure you know the difference and select accordingly.

Consider Maintenance

How easy is it to maintain? Ceramic tile, for example, is popular for its durability and range of choices. However, there are many great options for tile ranging from ceramic to natural stone, marble and much more. Most tile is quite easy to maintain in your home.

DirectBuy carries a large selection of brand-name tile at wholesale prices direct from the manufacturers and their authorized suppliers. The product specialists at DirectBuy can help you choose tiling to create just the look you want for your home.

Hardwood flooring is a durable and sturdy option that, with proper care and maintenance, will give homeowners many years of beauty and add value to the home.

There are two types of wood flooring that are used in installation: unfinished and pre-finished wood. Determining which type of wood to use is a matter of personal preference that should take into account the amount of labor required for each floor.

Pre-finished wood has a finish that is already applied and typically requires less installation time. Unfinished wood requires more installation time because the homeowner must finish and sand it with the proper tools, but the result is a unique finish for solid hardwood floors.

DirectBuy carries a large selection of hardwood flooring at wholesale prices direct from the manufacturers and their authorized suppliers. The product specialists at DirectBuy can help you find unique flooring solutions for every room in your home.

Tiles have many more uses than just the kitchen and bath. Many patio home improvement projects feature tile as a major component. There are many choices to choose from, such as slate tile and granite tile that can make planning your patio project simple.

First, decide how the patio will be used. This will determine what type of tile will be work best for your lifestyle.

Keep the weather in mind. Outdoor patio floors will be exposed to the elements, so consider tiles that are compatible with the weather in your region.

Consider maintenance. Granite tiles require low maintenance and are durable for outside patios.

DirectBuy has a beautiful selection of tile at wholesale prices every day. A one-stop shop for all your furnishing, home building and remodeling needs, DirectBuy has virtually everything - including a large selection of flooring - for in and around your home.

Dining rooms have come a long way: They are now used for many purposes — for more than just formal dinners and occasions — socializing in the dining room year-round is quite common. A wide array of choices in dining room furniture reflects the multiple uses of today’s dining rooms.

Choosing dining furniture should center around a family’s comfort and convenience as well as taking into account how the dining room will be used most often. With the wide range of choices available today in great wholesale dining furniture, you can select the style that will be perfect for your family and your style of entertaining.

Keep these tips in mind when buying dining room furniture:

• Rectangle-shaped, dark wood furniture is more formal.
• Round and colorful tables convey fun and warmth.
• Round and oblong-shaped wood furniture are ideal for comfort.

DirectBuy carries a large selection of dining room furniture at wholesale prices direct from the manufacturers and their authorized suppliers. A one-stop shop for all of your furnishing, home building and remodeling needs, DirectBuy has virtually everything - including the kitchen sink - for in and around your home.

The kind of kitchen cabinets you choose for remodeling will have a significant impact on the outcome of your project. Kitchen cabinets make up the bulk of the cost of renovations — as much as 50 percent. That’s why choosing the appropriate kitchen cabinet is so important. Cabinets come in three basic categories: stock, semi-custom and custom cabinets.

• Stock cabinets are the least expensive and are constructed using standard shapes and sizes.
• Semi-custom cabinets are built in a factory and come in many choices with storage options for more customizable solutions.
• Custom built kitchen cabinets are built in any style or finish with designer specifications.

DirectBuy offers a large selection of brand-name kitchen cabinets at wholesale prices direct from the manufacturers and their authorized suppliers. A one-stop shop for all your furnishing, home building and remodeling needs, DirectBuy has virtually everything - including the kitchen sink - for in and around your home.