In recent years, more and more homeowners have switched to greener flooring options. Traditional floorings, such as carpet and vinyl, are now known to give off dangerous toxic gases within the home. Not only that, these flooring materials are harder to maintain, they encourage mold, dust, and bacteria, and they don’t last as long, causing them to … Read more
With so many flooring options on the market today, it’s becoming increasingly difficult for homeowners to select which material is right for their home. And, considering the cost of installing new flooring, not to mention how long you’ll be living with it, it’s important to make the right decision. Bamboo has become a popular flooring … Read more
Today, more people are interested in renovating their homes with earth-friendly green materials. When it comes to flooring options, there are quite a few eco-friendly options to choose from. One of the greenest flooring materials in the market today is bamboo. But how do bamboo flooring costs compare to other green flooring options? Cork Cork … Read more
This guide was originally published on May 22, 2013. It was updated on January 9, 2023, to reflect current information. THE PROS AND CONS OF BAMBOO FLOORING Pictured above: flooring (3x harder than oak) Thinking of purchasing bamboo flooring? A quick guide to the benefits and disadvantages of bamboo flooring. Over the past … Read more
Bamboo flooring has become extremely popular in recent years because it’s affordable, durable, attractive, grown, and harvested in an environmentally-responsible manner, and it comes in a wide variety of color and grain options. In order to decide on which bamboo flooring option is best, take a look at the different varieties of grains, textures, and … Read more
With things starting to green up outside, it’s a good time to think about ways you and your family can go green outside as well. This summer, why not choose sustainable outdoor furniture? You may have to search a bit farther and wider than your typical big box store, but there are plenty of places … Read more
A healthy home is one that is properly ventilated. This ventilation not only provides your home and family fresh air, but it also removes odors, pollutants, and removes excess humidity that can wreak havoc on the structural components of the house. In fact, moisture damage is one of the most overlooked problems in homeownership. As … Read more
The term “sustainable home” is quite common at this point in time, but it wasn’t too long ago that most people had never heard of it, let alone had any idea what it really meant. Sustainable building really made its mark in this country in the 1960s when there was an exodus of people moving … Read more
Are you hurting the planet every time you run to the store to pick up your weekly grocery items? Although most shoppers don’t mean to, they tend to widen their carbon footprint. This is simply because grocery shopping can create a large amount of waste. In fact, it’s estimated that close to 15% of municipal … Read more
More and more people are trying to decrease their carbon footprint, and that’s a good thing. The more green initiatives we all take, the better the planet will be for it. Sadly though, most individuals focus on the obvious things like switching out their traditional light bulbs with compact fluorescent bulbs or making sure their … Read more