Squeaky floors. Not everyone likes them, and they make it tremendously difficult to sneak into the kitchen late at night and finish off that plate of chocolate chip cookies. While bamboo is not technically a hardwood and has many advantages, it still experiences some of the same problems as a hardwood floor. The major … Read more
Owning a home has always been the American dream. There’s just something very satisfying about owning your home sweet home. But there’s also something very expensive about it when it comes time to remodeling. Installing new floors can be one of the most expensive updates to your home and many people try and stretch their … Read more
As more and more homeowners have become environmentally conscious, they’ve looked for ways to decrease their carbon footprint right at home. One of the biggest ways homeowners can help the environment is to select green materials in the building or renovation of their space. And, since flooring is one of the biggest aspects of any … Read more
You probably know what kind of floors you have in your home – tile, hardwood, linoleum, for example. But do you know what material your subfloor is made of? Subflooring is the part of a building’s structure that the floor is laid on top of. It is sandwiched between the floor itself and the joists … Read more
It’s funny, most people that enter a commercial building think little, if at all, about the floors they are walking on. Yet no other surface in a building gets as much wear and tear as the floors. While the general public may not give it much thought, it’s important that a building’s maintenance manager think … Read more
Summer is just around the corner, and your family has been after you to build that deck you’ve been talking about finally. While adding on a deck can be a DIY project that adds value to your home, there are some definite codes and best practices to follow to build it properly. Here are 7 … Read more
More and more homeowners consider bamboo flooring for their homes because of its rapid renewability, toughness, and affordability. When it comes to shrinkage, there’s a lot of misinformation (and confusion) on the internet, and there’s a wide range of experiences had by different homeowners across the globe. In this article, we will provide you with … Read more
Are you in the market for new flooring? If so, you’re probably overwhelmed by your choices. What you don’t want to do is spend a lot of money on flooring only to regret your choice later. If you’re wondering how to select your home’s new flooring, simply answer these 6 questions: 1. Which Room(s) Will … Read more
It was recently reported that one of the largest retailers of hardwood flooring in North America is guilty of selling laminate flooring containing unsafe levels of formaldehyde. Though the company is based in the United States, much of its laminate flooring is made in China where safety standards are not as stringently regulated. They insist that … Read more
It seems, with each passing year, more and more people are realizing they must do their part to help protect the environment. This means driving hybrid cars, buying energy-efficient appliances, and generally making greener choices when it comes to building or remodeling their home. Because of this shift toward sustainability, homeowners are looking for alternatives … Read more