If you find a trail of muddy footprints through your home this summer, wait for the mud to dry, vacuum up what debris you can and use a white cloth to blot the stains with cold water.
Unless you plan to do a complete home remodel, when you decide to install new flooring, keep in mind the current look of your home so that the floor compliments, rather than contrasts, it.
Beat the heat this summer and all year long with laminate, wood and ceramic tile flooring. These flooring types can be cool on your feet and help reduce your energy bill.