There’s no denying that 2020 changed the way we live our lives. Many people found themselves spending significantly more time at home, often crowded into spaces that felt a lot smaller when populated by significant others, children, and pets! The forced move to remote work and schooling left many families scrambling to upgrade to larger … Read more
The history of humans using bamboo can be traced back at least 7,000 years. During the time of the Shang Dynasty (16th-11th century B.C), ancient Chinese citizens were already using bamboo as a part of their daily life. They used bamboo for everything from food and clothing to their housing and transportation. Bamboo played a … Read more
The heat is on and it’s time for cool DIY kitchen remodeling projects that won’t break the bank – or your back. Whether it’s adding pops of color, enhancing your backsplash, painting cabinets for a brand new look, or updating your floors to water-resistant SPC flooring, we’ve got ideas to seriously upgrade your kitchen’s look … Read more
SPC flooring is an engineered product that’s one of the most water-resistant, durable, and versatile options you have when it comes to home improvement. Along with LVT (Luxury Vinyl Tile) and WPC (Wood Polymer Composite), rigid core or “SPC flooring“ is a key player in the ‘resilient’ category of today’s flooring market. Traditional engineered floors are … Read more
Do you long for activities that get them outdoors and reconnecting with Mother Earth? Gardening is a natural way to get exercise and some natural Vitamin D, and it’s an activity the entire family can enjoy together. Whether Spring is bringing you to the garden for the first time or you’re back for a return engagement, … Read more
Refinishing is a critical part of hardwood floor upkeep. While hardwood floors are often seen as a cost-effective flooring, repetitive refinishing can feel burdensome and easy to procrastinate. The intensity of the refinishing process depends on the severity of damage, but it can often be completed efficiently without relying on professional help – making it … Read more
If you recently installed a new hardwood floor, then you were likely encouraged to buy more square footage than the size of your room. With the job complete, you probably have a few spare planks – or more – lying around. As the dust settles on your new floors, you might be wondering what to … Read more
Trying to pick the perfect hardwood flooring? Even if you’ve decided on the easy-care, long-lasting life, and eco-friendliness of bamboo hardwood flooring, you still need to pick a color and surface style. When bamboo flooring first arrived on the scene in the US in the 1990’s, the only color the flooring was being sold in … Read more
If you’re wondering whether bamboo flooring can handle Florida’s famously humid climate, the answer is a resounding: Heck yes, it can! In fact, bamboo flooring doesn’t just handle Florida — it thrives in it. Like a flamingo in a mangrove or an alligator in a sunhat, bamboo is right at home in warm, humid environments. … Read more
Along with “sustainable,” “organic,” and “eco-friendly,” “natural” is a trending buzzword when it comes to everyday products. From skincare products and cosmetics to medicine, fabrics, and building materials, consumers are making more and more purchases that have a low environmental impact. But why the sudden interest in these clean, organic materials? They’re growing especially popular … Read more