Andy,

Nice looking floor. Looks like you used pre-finished. Is it the kind that you nail down one board at a time? Did you have to let the wood "acclimate" in the living room before installing it? Asking cuz I've got that task coming up soon.

What kind of fireplace is that? It looks like gas or electric with the narrow hearth. I like having it extend into the room a bit. I bought a wood burning Fireplace Extraordinaire, and it's installed flush with the wall, so we'll just have slate or something around the face side and on the hearth, which is how I learned that 20" minimum is required for the hearth on a wood burner.

Looking around in a flooring store last year I learned that they offer pre-finished hardwood guaranteed 25 years. I'm planning to use that in my living, dining, and kitchen areas.

Did you use any radiant heat under any of the tile floors you installed? I'm going to put that in under the tile in my master bathroom. No more cold toes on winter nights when I get up to pee.

Sg