I love hardwood floors. Not only do I like the look and feel of them, there is nothing more practical for my lifestyle. I grew up with dogs, cats, dirt, muddy shoes, messy crafts- carpet was not an option for my family. My husband, on the other hand, remembers nothing more fondly than wrestling his brothers on the carpeted play room or building pillow forts on the plush floor. The carpet vs. wood became a debate when we started searching for our first house together. I ended