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An Astonishing Look at Industrial Green Transportation
The rise of the global economy has moved millions and millions of people worldwide out of extreme poverty. People trade not only across country borders but also across continents. On the one hand, it’s been great for improving the lives… Read More ›
Bamboo Flooring Discoloration: How Does It Happen?
The sun has a way of changing things: just ask any raisin. The rays from the sun change grapes into raisins and currants. And that’s a good thing because raisins and currants are delicious! But those same sun rays can… Read More ›
Laminate vs Vinyl Flooring – Who Wins a Head-to-Head Matchup?
Shopping for flooring and confused by the options? Both luxury vinyl plank flooring and laminate plank flooring offer two economical options for engineered flooring. Let’s compare and see if one is better than the other. The answers may surprise you…. Read More ›
Are Sustainable Products Expensive?
Everyone wants to go green, but who wants to lay out a big pile of green in the process? There’s a misconception that buying sustainable products is more expensive than their traditional alternatives. But that’s not always the case. When… Read More ›
How to Design the Perfect Vacation Rental
Whether you are just starting in the short-term rental market or are a seasoned pro, designing the perfect vacation rental is important to scoring those all-important positive reviews that lead to new bookings and repeat business. Short-term rentals have different… Read More ›
Can I Compost in the Fall and Winter?
Whether you grow your own veggies, or herbs and flowers are more your style, most gardeners rely on compost to nourish the soil, conserve water, and control weeds. Even novice gardeners quickly realize the many benefits of keeping a compost… Read More ›
What Subfloor is Required for Solid Bamboo Flooring?
Looking to install new bamboo flooring in the near future? There’s more to this home improvement project than simply finding the floor that looks the best. If you want the installation process to go smoothly and provide long-lasting results, your first… Read More ›
How to Prepare for Bamboo Flooring Installation
You’ve spent hours pouring over internet sites, visiting stores, and comparing samples. Now it is finally time to move forward with installing the bamboo flooring of your dreams. Nothing impacts the life of your flooring like the installation process. Mess… Read More ›
A Guide to Remodeling a Fixer-Upper | Part 1
Whether you are a first-time homebuyer or a seasoned DIY-er looking for a challenge, tackling a fixer-upper has a certain appeal. Maybe you’ve spent too many COVID-19 restricted hours binging on HGTV and the DIY network or are looking for… Read More ›
The Amazing Modern Uses of Bamboo
The history of humans using bamboo can be traced back at least 7,000 years. During the time of the Shang Dynasty (16th-11th century B.C), ancient Chinese citizens were already using bamboo as a part of their daily life. They used… Read More ›
