If you’re putting off refinishing your hardwoods, you might wonder if there’s a “right” time to do it. In Greensboro, it’ll come down to how our local humidity affects the wood in a given season.

If you've just pulled up old carpet, moved into an older Greensboro home, or you're staring at floors that look more tired than charming, you've probably asked yourself: is this something we refinish, or do we just rip it out and start over?

The good news: refinishing is usually the right call. Here's how to know which situation you're actually in.

You walk through your front door after a long day. The house looks clean. The furniture is dusted. But something stops you—an odor. Musty. Sour. Pungent. You trace it to the floor. Your beautiful hardwood floors… smell.