As we head towards another New Year and those endless resolutions, one area we all need to be focused on, particularly in light of the recent climate change agreement in Paris, is the impact we have on the planet. If you are building a home, redecorating, or simply getting in a new heating system, it … Read more
We all like to say we’re pretty green – we recycle, we save on electricity, we buy sustainable and responsibly sourced products, and make sure that we don’t waste stuff like water. In general, we’re all good people who care about the environment. But how many of us are more than a little prone to … Read more
VOCs. We all know by now that they’re bad, but just how bad are they, what are they exactly, and how much of a negative impact can they have on our health? VOCs, also known as Volatile Organic Compounds, are a group of carbon-based chemicals with a superpower: they can easily evaporate into the air … Read more
There’s nothing quite as exciting, or terrifying, as bringing your baby home for the very first time. And while many new parents take the time to go through their home and “baby proof” it, ie. putting safety caps over outlets and locking cabinet doors that may house dangerous chemicals, other dangers are lurking in most … Read more
Considering finishing your basement? Though basements can be the most challenging space in your entire house to installing flooring, you may be surprised to hear that you have quite a few options when it comes to the kind of flooring you choose. To select the right basement flooring for your home, there are some things … Read more
Increasing numbers of homeowners are using greener building materials that are beautiful, durable, and affordable. Because of this, newer eco-friendly flooring options have hit the market in the past decade. You probably already know about bamboo flooring, which many homeowners and professional designers are turning to be environmentally responsible. But do you know about bamboo’s … Read more
If you’ve recently installed new bamboo flooring in your home, you most likely spent a week or so oohing-and-aahing over just how stylish and beautiful it is. And then eventually you realized there were areas in your home that you wanted to “cozy up,” especially if you live in parts of the country that experience … Read more
Squeaky floors. Not everyone likes them, and they make it tremendously difficult to sneak into the kitchen late at night and finish off that plate of chocolate chip cookies. While bamboo is not technically a hardwood and has many advantages, it still experiences some of the same problems as a hardwood floor. The major … Read more
As more and more homeowners have become environmentally conscious, they’ve looked for ways to decrease their carbon footprint right at home. One of the biggest ways homeowners can help the environment is to select green materials in the building or renovation of their space. And, since flooring is one of the biggest aspects of any … Read more
Summer is just around the corner, and your family has been after you to build that deck you’ve been talking about finally. While adding on a deck can be a DIY project that adds value to your home, there are some definite codes and best practices to follow to build it properly. Here are 7 … Read more