When restoring an old home one has to pay particular attention to the floors. Good hardwood floors can make or break a home. If you are considering restoring the old floors already in the home make sure it will be worth your money in the long run and they do not become a money pit. You can rent equipment at your local stores to help with the sanding and refurbishing the floor. Some cheap 5×8 area rugs are good ideas to throw down on the floors while you are working on other parts of the home so they do not get ruined. Floors can be scratched when moving in or out large pieces of equipment or furniture. Make sure that people coming in working on your home do not track in debris on their shoes that will further damage your floors. If you are using area rugs to protect your home during remodel or restoration you should be sure you find the cheapest rugs available because they are not likely to be in good condition after they have been used in such a manner.