Given Flooring Design Tips Podcast

Is Cheaper Flooring Worth It? Long-Term Cost Comparison The Real Cost of Cheap Flooring: A Long-Term Comparison Hi everyone! Joshua Given here, owner of Given Flooring in Seminole, Florida. When you are standing in a big-box store looking at a stack of flooring priced at ninety-nine cents a square foot, it is incredibly tempting to think you have found a shortcut to a beautiful home. Whether you a...

What Flooring Is Best for Open-Concept Homes? Why Your Open-Concept Home Needs a Single, Unified Floor Hi everyone! Joshua Given here, owner of Given Flooring in Seminole, Florida. The open-concept layout has become the standard for modern living across Pinellas County, Palm Harbor, Trinity, and Odessa. We love the way it lets natural light flow from the kitchen into the living room and makes even...

Common Flooring Installation Mistakes (And How to Avoid Them) Hi everyone! Joshua Given here, owner of Given Flooring in Seminole, Florida. When you decide to invest in new floors for your home in Pinellas County, Palm Harbor, Trinity, or Odessa, you are usually focused on the beautiful end result. However, the path to that perfect floor is paved with technical details that are easy to miss but im...

Luxury Vinyl Plank vs Laminate: Which Is Better for Pinellas Homes Hi everyone! Joshua Given here, owner of Given Flooring in Seminole, Florida. When you start looking at hard-surface flooring for your home in Pinellas County, Palm Harbor, Trinity, or Odessa, two of the most popular names you will hear are Luxury Vinyl Plank and Laminate. Both of these materials have come a long way over the last...

How to Prepare Your Home for a Smooth Flooring Installation Hi everyone! Joshua Given here, owner of Given Flooring in Seminole, Florida. Once you have picked out your beautiful new planks or tiles, the countdown to installation day begins. I know that having a crew in your home can feel like a major disruption, whether you are in a quiet neighborhood in Palm Harbor or a busy household in Trinity....

Choosing the Right Flooring for Your Retirement Home on the Gulf Coast Hi everyone! Joshua Given here, owner of Given Flooring in Seminole, Florida. We see a lot of folks moving down to Pinellas County, Palm Harbor, Trinity, and Odessa to enjoy their retirement years, and I can tell you that picking the right flooring is one of the most important decisions you will make for your new home. When you...

The Complete Guide to Maintaining New Floors in Florida’s Climate Hi everyone! Joshua Given here, owner of Given Flooring in Seminole, Florida. You have spent time and money selecting the perfect flooring for your home, and now the goal is to make sure that investment lasts for decades. In Pinellas County, Palm Harbor, Trinity, and Odessa, we face a set of environmental challenges that homeowners...

Local Home Remodeling Trends: Flooring Styles Leading in Pinellas 2026 Hi everyone! Joshua Given here, owner of Given Flooring in Seminole, Florida. As we move further into 2026, I am seeing some incredible shifts in how homeowners across Pinellas County, Palm Harbor, Trinity, and Odessa are approaching their remodeling projects. For a long time, the trend was all about cool grays and very sleek,...

Flooring for Tampa Bay Rental Properties: Best Options for Durability & Cost Hi everyone! Joshua Given here, owner of Given Flooring in Seminole, Florida. If you manage or own rental property in the Tampa Bay area, you know that the “landlord life” comes with a unique set of challenges. Whether your property is a cozy bungalow in St. Petersburg, a suburban family home in Trinity, o...

Can New Flooring Increase Home Value? What the Data Shows Hi everyone! Joshua Given here, owner of Given Flooring in Seminole, Florida. When homeowners in Pinellas, Palm Harbor, Trinity, and Odessa look at their worn-out carpet or outdated tile, the first thought is usually about how much better a new floor would look. But very quickly, the conversation turns to the financial side of things. You w...