Filling the gaps

Question from Sharon: Jake, We have tore out a wall between our dining room and living room. We ripped up the carpet and saw the original hardwood floor. It is in good condition but where the wall was there is now a gap in between the rooms. On each side of the gap the hardwood is not set evenly to match on both sides. How do we fill the gap of about 7 inches and match the two floors? 

Jake’s Answer: Sharon, Infill the gap with matching wood. The new wood will have to be milled to fit the gap. It would probably help to remove a few rows of flooring to help make the transition go a little easier. One of the pieces will have to be either wider or narrower to complete the project. The last piece installed will have to be glued and face nailed.