In a recent Home Goods survey, 47% of respondents said they hadn’t updated their home decor in at least five years. But interior design styles go in and out of fashion just as apparel does. That may be one reason many homeowners tend to repaint their home’s interior every three to four years. If your … Read more
As a homeowner, it’s your responsibility to ensure that your family is comfortable and your house looks nice. It’s also your responsibility to look for ways to improve your environmental efficiency. Wasting energy and doing things that hurt the environment won’t just ruin your energy bill, they’ll also decrease your property’s resale value. This year, … Read more
Total 2017 flooring sales topped out at $21.9 billion. Homeowners today have so many flooring options, all of which have their pros and cons. Certain flooring materials look terrific in modern homes but might stand out in a negative way in a more conventional style of the house, which is why it’s important to be … Read more
Engineered bamboo flooring and engineered wood flooring are composite products made up of several layers, of which the upper layer or “wear layer” is either bamboo or real hardwood. The other layers may be plywood, hardwood, or high-density fiberboard. These layers are glued together, often in a cross-grain configuration, to minimize sensitivity to changes in humidity. … Read more
This article was originally published on January 17, 2019. It has been updated to provide current information. It can be difficult to decide between bamboo and hardwood when choosing a new floor for your home. Both options look and feel great. In fact, at first glance, sometimes it’s hard to tell the difference between them! … Read more
If you’re an eco-conscious homeowner, you’ll be pleased to know that in addition to our bamboo floors, Ambient offers strand woven eucalyptus flooring. Eucalyptus flooring is sort of like bamboo’s cousin, and it’s become more popular in recent years. There are hundreds of eucalyptus species out there, so you have a variety of colors … Read more
You wouldn’t think the grass would make a good building product, right? Typically, that’s true; but when it comes to the world’s largest grass, it works great. Bamboo is actually a great material for all kinds of construction tasks – especially flooring. The U.S. flooring industry reported a growth of 3.85% in dollars and 3.2% … Read more
Named after Austrian wood researcher Gabriel Janka, the Janka Hardness Scale is utilized to determine an exotic or domestic species’ relative hardness. This test measures the amount of force required to embed a 0.444″ steel ball into the wood piece to half of its diameter. Wooden materials that have a higher Janka rating are harder … Read more
Today’s homes are much more eco-friendly than ever before, but not every homeowner is aware of how to achieve these properties. Using the right eco-friendly materials, securing your home, and changing your daily habits can significantly help. Here are some excellent tips to make your home more eco-friendly: Get a composting bin — … Read more
Preparing your home for two adults is one thing, but preparing it for kids is another. When it comes to the furniture and fixtures in your living space, you’ll need to take a different approach and reassess what you need to buy. Having little ones in your home means giving up your style, right? Well, … Read more