Bamboo hardwood flooring is gorgeous, and with proper care, it can last a lifetime. But that long-lasting beauty doesn’t happen by accident. Using the best rug pads and mats for bamboo flooring can protect your floor from damage, increase the lifespan of your floor, and it can preserve the natural qualities that make bamboo hardwoods so attractive. … Read more
Most of us have a cabinet filled with spray bottles and cleaning detergents, but it wasn’t so long ago that keeping your house clean didn’t involve buying bottles of harsh chemicals. In fact, most of what our grandparents’ generation used to clean with were the same household staples they cooked with. These older methods are … Read more
If you want to lose weight, you go on a diet. However, in order to make real, permanent changes in your health, you need to do things that are both good for you, and which you can keep up in the long-term. Living a green life is a lot like dieting in this respect. It’s … Read more
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 wood floors because it provides the best result aesthetically. This means running the planks lengthwise … Read more
Going green can also fatten your pockets! There are numerous benefits to living a more eco-friendly lifestyle but one of the most appealing is the fact that it can save you money. Today we’re going to outline 10 easy eco-friendly ways you can save money while helping the environment. Reuse Your Water Bottle Bottled water … Read more
Smartphones, tablets, and laptops have recently become major parts of everyday life. With a wide range of apps for pretty much everything, you can live your entire life through your phone nowadays. From apps to help us cook, monitor fitness, capture pictures, and map the best routes through our cities there really is an app … Read more
For anyone installing new bamboo flooring, preparing the subfloor is one of the most important steps. Those who take the time to level and prepare the subfloor properly will ensure their floors withstand the test of time. Do I need to level my subfloor before installing my new flooring? Yes! A well-prepared surface forms your … Read more
There’s a reason ‘sleeping like a baby’ means getting good deep sleep. As we get older, it becomes more difficult to let go of the day’s concerns and slip into a comfortable and restful sleep. When you can’t sleep, your mind churns and your body never quite settles. You find yourself having fitful dreams about … Read more
Renovating your home is an exciting time. It’s easy to get carried away in the thrill of the project without thinking about the environmental consequences. In fact, over 30% of all landfill waste comes from DIY and construction projects. That’s a phenomenal amount. It’s sad to think that much of that waste could probably have … Read more
Last Updated: 10/19/2021 When installing bamboo flooring, you have numerous options, including floating, nailing, or gluing down. The glue-down method provides some distinct advantages, such as sound and moisture insulation. A common question involves how long a wait is required to walk on floors after a glue-down installation. How Long After Gluing My Floor Down … Read more