We all know we should be recycling plastic bottles, paper, cardboard, metals, glass, plastic bags, and more. However, there are a plethora of items you probably didn’t know you could recycle, including some household essentials and pieces of apparel you no longer need. There’s no shortage of companies that have recycling initiatives to repurpose … Read more
Every home has a floor. Floors protect us and give us a stable surface to walk, stand, sit, sleep, work, and play every day. They reflect our taste in home décor and sense of what makes a home. But imagine for a moment that flooring choices also say something about your love life. Would you … Read more
What do you know about eucalyptus trees? One commonly known fact is that eucalyptus plants are native to Australia. Not only this, but they are considered endemic – meaning they grow in that specific region only. If a koala comes to mind when you hear the word eucalyptus, then you’ve heard right. Much like great … Read more
Last Updated: 10/19/2021 As a responsible homeowner, you know that it’s important to clean the dryer’s lint trap before or after every load to ensure that it doesn’t build up too thick. Most of us had this rule drilled into our parents’ minds as we became old enough to do our laundry, though some people … Read more
At Ambient Bamboo and Eucalyptus Flooring, we focus on two things — bamboo and eucalyptus floors — period. Because of this, we love to expound on the virtues of the incredible eucalyptus tree! If you’re not familiar with the eucalyptus tree, we’re more than happy to enlighten you on the subject and hopefully leave you … Read more
Look around and it’s easy to see that tiny houses are the next big thing. Does that mean that lovers of living large should feel guilty about the carbon footprint their more spacious homes create? Do big families have to choose between an eco-friendly lifestyle or comfort? Are claustrophobic people relegated to green living purgatory, … Read more
Living a green lifestyle is one of the more rewarding decisions any homeowner can make. With your own property, you have the freedom to build a compost pile in the backyard, get involved in local recycling projects, and even put up your own solar panels. Of course, while things like water conservation and material reuse … Read more
In the cold winter months, everyone bundles up to go outside as the temperature drops and ice st to form on your lawn every morning whether or not it snows. Of course, the temperature doesn’t just drop outside, it gets a lot colder in your home as well and it’s all too tempting to keep … Read more
One of the most amazing innovations in the last five years has not been a new invention as the perfection of existing technology. Solar panels, which were once the territory of only the very rich and very environmentally dedicated, have gotten smaller, more efficient, and more affordable, and you don’t even need to mount them … Read more
In the past five years alone there has been an overwhelming movement toward a greener lifestyle for both individuals and businesses. Solar panel installation has skyrocketed and people are beginning to wonder what of their daily routine can be changed or adapted to both save energy and do right by the environment. While you can’t … Read more