From stains to scratches, there’s much to consider when picking out flooring for a family with pets.

What makes you feel at home may not be the same for someone else, and when it comes to flooring, you want to choose what’s right for you and your lifestyle -- but where do you begin? We spoke to Cathy Buchanan, one of the experts at Independent Carpet One, to talk about what you should consider before changing up your flooring.

If you want to give your home a fresh new look for upcoming holiday celebrations, experts often suggest you start with the ground up, aka the floors.

HARDWOOD, Mich. – Emergency crews found two people dead following a house explosion in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, police said. The explosion happened Thursday morning near the Dickinson County community of Hardwood, according to Michigan State Police. The two people were located dead at the scene. Authorities didn’t immediately release the identities of those killed. State police said investigators were working to determine what caused the explosion.