About one in five people suffer from allergies, according to the American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology. If you’re besieged with sneezing and watery eyes each spring, you’ve probably heard about things you can do to minimize allergens in your own home. As your local flooring experts, Sloane’s would like to offer a well-rounded…
When the world turned upside down in March 2020, so many of us had to change the way we work, live, learn, socialize and even shop. For the staff at Sloane’s Carpet Secret, we quickly began to wonder if buying carpet was one of those activities like algebra class or happy hour that could be…
If you’re in the market for new carpeting, knowing exactly what you’re buying helps you to better understand and evaluate performance and value. After all, you want your carpet purchase to be a smart investment that will last for years to come. Here, General Manager John McConnell at Sloane’s Carpet Secret breaks down the factors…
Who hasn’t felt the effects of the pandemic on supply chains in recent months? From shortages in toilet paper and hand sanitizer to lumber and coins, the novel coronavirus has wreaked havoc on the procurement and distribution of both raw materials and finished goods around the world. Luckily, Sloane’s Carpet Secret has a unique business…
Whether you’re giving a room a mini facelift or redecorating a whole house, deciding on a color palette is a productive first step. And if you’re looking for inspiration, there’s no better place to look than outside. Right now, you’ll find the warmer colors of autumn that create a sense of coziness, drawing us inside…
At Sloane’s, we answer questions about carpet every day. In fact, after nearly 60 years in the carpet business, we’ve amassed enough knowledge for a couple of seasons’ worth of podcasts. But instead of subjecting you to all that scintillating content, we’ve asked John McConnell, our general manager, for a few dos and don’ts when…
Josh and Adam Alban’s grandparents started a family carpet business in Denver in the 1950s. And while so much has changed over the decades, a lot has stayed the same, too. For brothers Josh and Adam, the current owners of Sloane’s Carpet Secret, the founding principles instilled by their parents, aunts, uncles and grandparents still…
At Sloane’s Carpet Secret, our experts are always on the lookout for the latest and greatest in flooring choices. So, we’ve been closely watching the evolution of composite planks, particularly in the custom home sector where its use has exploded. Now, we’re excited to give you the lowdown on flooring’s newest catch: Luxury Vinyl Plank,…
Meet Diane Gordon, June’s guest contributor and owner of Diane Gordon Design. With degrees in both architecture and interior design, Diane has brought her elegant aesthetic to hundreds of residential interiors, including kitchens and baths, historic renovations and basement finishes since 2000. It seems like every major city around the U.S., including Denver, has a fresh…
Meet Mike Olson, May’s guest contributor. He is an owner and real estate agent of GO Colorado Homes of Keller Williams Advantage Realty. He was voted 2015-2018 “Best of the Best Real Estate Agent” by Colorado Community Media and voted a “Five Star Real Estate Agent” by 5280 Magazine. _ Home-selling season is upon us.…