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Bamboo Flooring Discoloration: How Does It Happen?
The sun has a way of changing things: just ask any raisin. The rays from the sun change grapes into raisins and currants. And that’s a good thing because raisins and currants are delicious! But those same sun rays can… Read More ›
A Handful of Helpful Tips For Laying Your Hardwood Floor
The most common way to lay/install hardwood or bamboo flooring is by aligning the planks parallel to the longest wall or run in the installation. Apart from a few exceptions like sagging joists, this is the preferred direction to lay… Read More ›
Do hardwood and bamboo floors fade from sunlight exposure?
Most floors see normal wear and tear over time due to foot traffic and years of use, but natural light is an additional factor that not every homeowner considers. If you’re in the market for eco-friendly flooring, you may be… Read More ›
The truth about bamboo flooring – is it eco-friendly?
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 ›
Is Bamboo Hardwood Flooring… or Is It a Grass?
Is bamboo a hardwood? Confusion often surrounds bamboo as it’s referred to by some as hardwood and by others as grass, or natural material distinctly unlike wood. Perplexed yet? Let’s unravel this mystery and establish why, despite bamboo not technically… Read More ›
Engineered vs Solid Wood: Choosing a Hardwood Floor
When homeowners want the look of hardwood floors but prefer an eco-friendlier option, they generally turn to two flooring substitutes: bamboo flooring and engineered hardwood flooring. This article will explore the differences between hardwood and bamboo flooring, what they are… Read More ›
Featured Categories
Energy Efficiency ›
- Why Switching to an Energy Efficient Home is Worth the InvestmentMay 13, 2022
- An Astonishing Look at Industrial Green TransportationApril 29, 2022
Flooring ›
- Customer Stories: Charmed in ChincoteageMay 20, 2022
- Bamboo Flooring Discoloration: How Does It Happen?April 22, 2022
Gardening ›
- 3 Ideas for Adding Plants to Your Privacy FenceJune 27, 2022
- The Benefits of Having a Lucky Bamboo Plant in Your HouseMay 16, 2022
Green Living ›
- Are Sustainable Products Expensive?February 1, 2022
- How to Eco-hack Your HomeMay 30, 2018
Home Improvement ›
- Customer Stories: Bamboo on the MoveJune 17, 2022
- Commercial Interior Design Trends that Liven Up Your BusinessMay 27, 2022
Interior Design ›
- How to Choose Furniture to Pair Well With Your Bamboo FloorsApril 18, 2022
- How to Design the Perfect Vacation RentalJanuary 10, 2022
Recycling ›
- Prioritizing Reuse Over Recycling in Home DesignApril 13, 2022
- How to Reduce Waste During a Home RenovationFebruary 14, 2022