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• Restoring Historic Buildings for Eco-Friendliness

  By Andrew J. on February 8, 2022• ( 0 )

  

  Historic architecture is important to maintain because of its cultural value. Some of these buildings, however, are not entirely fit for modern standards of sustainability. Such historical buildings include houses that must be retrofit before they can be lived in… Read More ›

• The Keys to Building a Sustainable Home

  By Bridgett O on August 16, 2021• ( 4 )

  

  If the old American dream was homeownership, the new dream is owning a sustainable home. Whether you are considering building from the ground up or want to retrofit your existing home to be more eco-friendly, the options for green building… Read More ›

• Fall Interior Design Trends to Look Out for in 2021

  By Bridgett O on July 28, 2021• ( 0 )

  

  There’s no denying that 2020 changed the way we live our lives. Many people found themselves spending significantly more time at home, often crowded into spaces that felt a lot smaller when populated by significant others, children, and pets! The… Read More ›

• Why MagPanel is the Building Material of the Future

  By Cheryl K. on September 5, 2020• ( 1 )

  

  Believe it or not, basic building construction hasn’t changed that much in the last 100 years. Consequently, builders still frame, dry-in, do electrical and plumbing in pretty much the same order they did in 1920 (yes, people had electricity and… Read More ›

• Transforming Your Home into an Eco-Friendly Sanctuary

  By Cheryl K. on July 15, 2020• ( 0 )

  

  Home.  Spending much time there lately? Don’t let being home stress you out.  Home should be a place of refuge. Your own private sanctuary. Transform any house into a stress-less sanctuary without stressing the planet by using these eco-friendly tips…. Read More ›

• Go Green While Living Large

  By Jen M. on January 1, 2018

  

  Look around and it’s easy to see that tiny houses are the next big thing. Does that mean that lovers of living large should feel guilty about the carbon footprint their more spacious homes create? Do big families have to… Read More ›

• Can I Sell You My Homegrown Bamboo?

  By Jen M. on June 14, 2017• ( 4 )

  

  At Ambient Bamboo Floors, we’re often asked: Will you buy the bamboo in my backyard? While we support recycling and re-use, unfortunately, the answer is no.  There are many different reasons for this – the key one being that the… Read More ›

• The truth about bamboo flooring – is it eco-friendly?

  By Jen M. on May 23, 2017• ( 1 )

  

  Are bamboo floors bad for the environment because they’re shipped from China? Are forests in China being cut down to make way for more bamboo farms? In this article, we’ll be exploring the eco-friendly nature of bamboo with a particular… Read More ›

• Environmentally Friendly Rugs for Your Hardwood Floors

  By James S on February 6, 2013• ( 0 )

  

  More and more people are becoming aware that a majority of rugs and carpets on the market today are not Eco-friendly let alone health-friendly. Many rugs and carpets contain hazardous materials and chemicals that can affect your family’s health. Do… Read More ›

• Smart and Beautiful Eco-friendly Design Ideas

  By James S on January 31, 2013• ( 0 )

  

  Committing to sustainable values can seem challenging at times, especially when renovating or remodeling your home. Many people assume that going and staying “green” limits their decorating options, but the truth is it doesn’t. Sometimes, all it requires is a… Read More ›