As Wi-Fi capabilities increase and technology advances, products that make your home “smart” are rapidly gaining popularity. From accurately tracking your energy bills to remotely switching off the lights, smart home technology is available for almost every part of your home. This video shows a demo of what a fully automated smart home might look … Read more
Every political cycle, the candidates make claims and the fact-checkers step in to set the record straight. The goal is a well-informed voter. Similarly, there are plenty of ‘alternative facts’ that have spread across the web regarding bamboo floors in particular, and flooring shoppers are also in need of some legitimate fact-checking. The internet is … Read more
Picking an installation pattern for your new flooring can be a hard decision. There’s a lot to consider: the wood finish, grain pattern, color, and, of course, the install design too. We realize that it can all feel a bit overwhelming. Don’t worry! This guide will help you select the pattern that is best for … Read more
These days everyone is focused on being healthier. We’re spending much more time at home, so it only makes sense you want a healthier home. Did you know that replacing carpets with hard flooring is one of the best ways to improve the health of your home? Carpet traps food, allergens, dust mites, and more … Read more
A Standard To Improve Indoor Air Quality: FloorScore® Certification What comes to mind when you think of staying healthy? Seeing your doctor? Eating well? Getting plenty of exercises? Chances are, air quality doesn’t come to mind. However, the quality of the air you breathe can impact your health and that of your family. While you … Read more
This article was first published on February 26, 2020. It has since been updated to provide more current information. Bamboo flooring is a wonderful investment for your home. With its eco-friendly benefits and the fact that it’s designed to last a lifetime, homeowners can’t go wrong with installing it in every room in the home. … Read more
We are just getting started in 2020 and it’s exciting to not only be stepping into a new year but also a new decade. One thing that hasn’t changed is home decorating and remodeling are still the rage. If you’re in the decorating mood and want to stay with the latest trends, take a look … Read more
If you love the look and feel of hardwood flooring, but you’re looking for something a little bit rustic or different, then hand scraped flooring might be the ideal flooring for you. Nowadays, “hand-scraping” is actually a machining technique used to make new wood look distressed and antiqued. Before machined wood planks came along, wood … Read more
Unfortunately, there is no flooring material (or other material, really) on earth that is 100% scratch-proof; diamond floors, anyone? Bamboo is the toughest hardwood out there, but it is dent-resistant, not impenetrable. Most hardwood floors can be gouged or dented under heavy duress. I’m sorry to all of the at-home bowlers out there, but you’ll … Read more
Radiant floor heating systems are a popular construction feature in new home construction. They are also great for large-scale home renovation projects. They can be expensive to install, but several benefits make them appealing to homeowners. By utilizing convection mechanisms, radiant heating provides an energy-efficient heat source for your home. It’s effortless to run – … Read more