With sustainability being at the forefront of everyone’s minds in recent years, doing your part to contribute to a healthy environment is more important than ever. Luckily, going green has a wealth of advantages to offer every homeowner who makes the switch. From insulation to flooring (and everything in between), here are a few ways … Read more
While you may decide to have your eucalyptus floor installed professionally, it is a job that can easily be accomplished by anyone with reasonable do-it-yourself skills. If you choose to install the floor yourself, it is important to familiarize yourself with each stage before starting the task, preferably before ordering the flooring planks. There are many … Read more
Beyond the materials themselves, there are significant differences between bamboo flooring and luxury vinyl flooring. Vinyl lacks the sustainability and naturalistic traits of bamboo. It does, however, beat bamboo in terms of ease of installation and maintenance. This is not to say that bamboo is a tough install. The development of click-lock technology for engineered … Read more
Would you like to live a more eco-friendly lifestyle? Do you ever feel just a tad guilty that you might be damaging the planet? In the US, almost two-thirds of people see climate change as a threat, and the latest scientific evidence suggests that it might be worse than we think. The recent freak weather … Read more
Apartment living is becoming increasingly popular, and not just among the younger generation; even baby boomers are foregoing their sprawling mansions and adopting luxury apartment living lifestyles. And why wouldn’t they? Today, high-end rentals include not only luxurious and spacious accommodations, but also a wealth of extra amenities such as large communal areas, green spaces, … Read more
While the process of choosing the right floor alone probably isn’t going to elevate you into some monk-like realm of enlightenment, it can certainly be a positive step towards a healthier and happier lifestyle. In fact, numerous scientific studies have shown that aspects of green living can make a positive impact on our lives. “Life, … Read more
Sustainable living has been a buzz phrase for some time now, but not everybody agrees about what it all really means. While most of us agree that it seems to be the right thing to do, there are still some people who remain skeptical or even cynical about the whole process. We are not setting … Read more
The popularity of bamboo continues to rise as more homeowners search for greener alternatives to traditional hardwood floors. One of the advantages of bamboo flooring is that the plant itself is able to regenerate so quickly. Another clear advantage is the extreme toughness of strand woven bamboo. Its eco-friendliness is because bamboo is grass and … Read more
Today the environment is more important to us than ever, so it’s not surprising that many of us are looking at possible ways to make our homes greener. Doing so could be something as simple as increasing the amount you recycle by seeking out local recycling facilities – especially if your curbside collections are less … Read more
When deciding what to recycle and what must go to the landfill, you can’t help but start to wonder about the kitchen scraps. If you’ve ever felt weird about dumping out vegetable stems and leftovers, you’re not alone. Our ancestors survived by figuring out how to make the most of every possible resource and why … Read more