James Wright
Bamboo is one of the most popular flooring options on the market today, and for a good reason. It’s a green, sustainable material with the same warmth and beauty as hardwood costs less and can last as long as hardwood with proper care and maintenance. There are various bamboo flooring types out there with varying … Read more
One of the most important questions any homeowner needs to ask before selecting from the various types of flooring is: “How long will that flooring last?” Of course, the majority of that answer is dependent on how the flooring is maintained, regardless of what material it’s made from. Other longevity factors are the climate the … Read more
Choosing the right flooring materials for your home can be challenging. You’ve got to select something that looks good, feels good, and will go with the design of your home and furnishings. And if you live in the warm, deep South, you have to choose from flooring options for southern states that can handle the … Read more
Your floors are some of the most important, and often most expensive, features of your home. If you want to keep your floors looking beautiful, you need to learn which maintenance techniques to use on them. Below, we’ve listed some of the most common types of flooring with tips on how you can keep your … Read more
Whether you live in a house or an apartment, chances are from time-to-time you deal with squeaking or creaking floors, which is especially true in older homes and apartment buildings. You may also hear ambient sounds coming through the floor or ceiling from the rooms around you, and whether loved ones or strangers make that … Read more
It wasn’t too long ago when you thought about kitchen flooring, you automatically thought of ceramic tile or linoleum. And while both of these flooring options are still favorites among diehard fans, there are actually a lot more choices out there. One major factor of why homeowners are turning to other flooring choices is because … Read more
Do you worry that having a pet-friendly home means you can’t use beautiful, comfortable, easy to clean flooring? If you’re like most homeowners with dogs or cats, you keep your pets in mind when choosing products for your home. After all, you want them to be safe and comfortable as the rest of the family. … Read more
Bamboo floors are some of the most beautiful, durable, and eco-friendly choices of flooring on the market. But, as with hardwood floors, there are specific ways you should maintain them to keep them looking as beautiful as the day they were installed. Clean After Installation After your floors have first been installed, you’ll want to … 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