As Wi-Fi capabilities increase and technology advances, products that make your home “smart” are rapidly gaining popularity. From accurately tracking your energy bills to remotely switching off the lights, smart home technology is available for almost every part of your home. This video shows a demo of what a fully automated smart home might look … Continue reading: Smart homes: The future of energy efficient living?
Last updated: April 2026 – We reviewed and refreshed this guide to reflect the latest bamboo flooring research, product standards, and industry data. For people considering buying bamboo flooring, there’s no shortage of information on the internet – but there’s also no shortage of outdated myths, flat-out misinformation, and horror stories that don’t tell the … Continue reading: Bamboo Flooring Facts vs. Fiction: What the Internet Gets Wrong (And Why It Matters)
Picking an installation pattern for your new flooring can be a hard decision. There’s a lot to consider: the wood finish, grain pattern, color, and, of course, the install design too. We realize that it can all feel a bit overwhelming. Don’t worry! This guide will help you select the pattern that is best for … Continue reading: A Guide to Wood Floor Patterns: Chevron, Parquet and More
These days everyone is focused on being healthier. We’re spending much more time at home, so it only makes sense you want a healthier home. Did you know that replacing carpets with hard flooring is one of the best ways to improve the health of your home? Carpet traps food, allergens, dust mites, and more … Continue reading: How Hard Flooring Helps You Have a Healthier Home
A Standard To Improve Indoor Air Quality: FloorScore® Certification What comes to mind when you think of staying healthy? Seeing your doctor? Eating well? Getting plenty of exercises? Chances are, air quality doesn’t come to mind. However, the quality of the air you breathe can impact your health and that of your family. While you … Continue reading: What Is FloorScore® Certification?
This article was first published on February 26, 2020. It has since been updated to provide more current information. Bamboo flooring is a wonderful investment for your home. With its eco-friendly benefits and the fact that it’s designed to last a lifetime, homeowners can’t go wrong with installing it in every room in the home. … Continue reading: How To Clean Up Pet Urine From Bamboo Flooring
We are just getting started in 2020 and it’s exciting to not only be stepping into a new year but also a new decade. One thing that hasn’t changed is home decorating and remodeling are still the rage. If you’re in the decorating mood and want to stay with the latest trends, take a look … Continue reading: What are the top flooring trends for 2020?
If you love the look and feel of hardwood flooring, but you’re looking for something a little bit rustic or different, then hand scraped flooring might be the ideal flooring for you. Nowadays, “hand-scraping” is actually a machining technique used to make new wood look distressed and antiqued. Before machined wood planks came along, wood … Continue reading: What is hand scraped wood flooring?
Unfortunately, there is no flooring material (or other material, really) on earth that is 100% scratch-proof; diamond floors, anyone? Bamboo is the toughest hardwood out there, but it is dent-resistant, not impenetrable. Most hardwood floors can be gouged or dented under heavy duress. I’m sorry to all of the at-home bowlers out there, but you’ll … Continue reading: How do I repair scratches on bamboo flooring?
Short answer: Yes — but with care. Bamboo flooring, especially engineered bamboo, can perform beautifully over radiant heating systems if installed properly. But not all radiant systems are created equal, and there are some key guidelines you’ll want to follow to ensure your floors last and stay gorgeous. Let’s dive into how radiant heat works, … Continue reading: Can You Install Bamboo Flooring Over Radiant Heat?