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High-desert living

The best flooring for a high desert climate, room by room

October 12, 2026 5 min read

Dry air is only part of it. Strong sun nearly a mile up, swamp-cooler summers, wind-blown grit and winter snowmelt all wear on floors. Here's the floor we'd pick for every room, and three low-cost habits that protect it.

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