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
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
Super Hip Retro Washing Machines For All Your Laundry Needs Bamboo has become an increasingly popular flooring material in new homes and renovations and can be just the thing that brings your bedroom, living room, and even your laundry room to life. But before we talk about why bamboo is a great choice for … Read more
In honor of Earth Day this week, we thought we’d take a practical look at how homeowners can make some green changes in their homes. Stop Air Leaks One of the biggest energy zappers in your home is leaky windows and doors. As you’re spring cleaning this year, check around doors and windows and any … Read more
When considering the environmental damage that’s done daily to the environment, most people think about industrial power plants spewing pollution into the air or the millions of gas-guzzling cars burning billions of gallons every week. But very few people stop and consider how much damage homes can do to the environment. Through electricity, heating, and … Read more
If you’ve been reading our blog, you’ve no doubt heard us mention once or twice (or, okay, countless times) why bamboo is such a great flooring option. For starters, it’s uniquely beautiful. Since it’s made from grass instead of wood, bamboo offers a very special look to your home. It’s sleek, elegant, warm, and fun! … Read more
Because increasing numbers of consumers are requiring green materials to be used in the construction and renovation of their homes, manufacturers are answering the call and producing all sorts of environmentally-friendly products. Flooring is one particular material that has seen a range of green options in the last 5-10 years. First, there was bamboo flooring … Read more
When there’s a bun in the oven, one of the first things new parents do is create the perfect nursery for their baby. A lot more goes into creating a nursery than just picking either pink or blue paint, puppies, or clowns on the wallpaper. That space has to not only be clean and inviting … Read more
In recent years, more and more homeowners have switched to greener flooring options. Traditional floorings, such as carpet and vinyl, are now known to give off dangerous toxic gases within the home. Not only that, these flooring materials are harder to maintain, they encourage mold, dust, and bacteria, and they don’t last as long, causing them to … Read more