Booming Bamboo: 5 Ways To Bring This Interior Decorating Trend Into Your Home

As we fully get into the swing of 2019, one interior decorating trend is truly taking off. The prevalence of bamboo in American homes has reached a level of sophistication that can only come with modern revivals; gone are the days of cheap 1950s bamboo accents and textures as we accept the remarkably sustainable material … Read more

Going Green: Save Time and Energy with Eco-Friendly Home Updates

Our good friends at thrall.com define going green as: ” ‘Going green’ means to pursue knowledge and practices that can lead to more environmentally friendly and ecologically responsible decisions and lifestyles, which can help protect the environment and sustain its natural resources for current and future generations.” Basically, whatever you can do now as an … Read more

Study Finds Hardwood Forest Products Industry Contribute $348 Billion to U.S. Economy

The U.S. flooring industry reported a growth of 3.8% in dollars and 3.2% in volume from last year. Additionally, according to the American Institute of Architects (AIA) Consensus Construction Forecast, the industry experienced annual growth between 3.5% and 4% in 2018. Part of the reason the flooring sector is doing so well is because of … Read more

2019 Interior Color Trends

In a recent Home Goods survey, 47% of respondents said they hadn’t updated their home decor in at least five years. But interior design styles go in and out of fashion just as apparel does. That may be one reason many homeowners tend to repaint their home’s interior every three to four years. If your … Read more

4 Great Ways to Make Your Home More Eco-Friendly

As a homeowner, it’s your responsibility to ensure that your family is comfortable and your house looks nice. It’s also your responsibility to look for ways to improve your environmental efficiency. Wasting energy and doing things that hurt the environment won’t just ruin your energy bill, they’ll also decrease your property’s resale value. This year, … Read more