Flooring Tips for St Pauls Historic Homes

You know that feeling when you walk into one of those gorgeous old St. Paul houses? The creaky floors tell stories. But sometimes okay, let's be honest they tell stories about needing some serious help. Historic homes have character. They also have... challenges. Your flooring choices matter way more than you might think. Watch Out for These Common Issues Old houses love to surprise you. Not always the good kind of surprise either. Foundation settling happens over decades. Your floors might slope or sag in spots. Walking across the living room shouldn't feel like hiking uphill, right? Moisture problems lurk everywhere in older homes. Basements get damp. Crawl spaces turn into swamps. That beautiful hardwood starts warping when water finds its way in. Original subflooring might be sketchy. Some homes from the early 1900s used materials that don't meet today's standards. You need to check what's underneath before picking new floors. Picking Materials That Actually W...