Planning to build a potting shed or some custom built-in planters for the patio? Bamboo plywood, with all its many wonderful characteristics, is, unfortunately, not recommended for use for exterior structures unless you live in an area with stable year-round humidity and the panels are treated to stand up to the weather. Even though some … Read more
Moving to a new home is both stressful and exciting. You’re getting the opportunity for a fresh start but will have to plan one (or more) of the busiest days of your life. The average American moves twelve times in their lifetime. Last year alone, 43 million Americans went on this adventure. Given the stress … Read more
Similar to other hardwood floors, bamboo flooring does require acclimation. Rigid core bamboo flooring typically acclimates in as little as 24 hours, while solid and engineered bamboo flooring requires a full 72 hours of acclimation before installation. However, for regions with extreme humidity fluctuations or unusually high or low levels of humidity, it is recommended … Read more
Bamboo hardwood flooring is gorgeous, and with proper care, it can last a lifetime. But that long-lasting beauty doesn’t happen by accident. Using the best rug pads and mats for bamboo flooring can protect your floor from damage, increase the lifespan of your floor, and it can preserve the natural qualities that make bamboo hardwoods so attractive. … Read more
Bamboo plywood is rapidly becoming an interior design star for its beautiful appearance and its eco-friendly qualities. People use this versatile material to create accent walls, cabinetry, furniture, bathroom vanities, ceiling panels, and much more. Bamboo plywood, like bamboo flooring, is a popular building material for several reasons. First, once the bamboo is harvested, it … Read more
If you’ve ever taken the time to look into the effect plastic can have on the planet, you’re sure to have stumbled across something called The Great Pacific Garbage Patch. The Great Pacific Garbage Patch is a collection of marine debris that has all gathered in the same area and it is located from the … Read more
Most of us have a cabinet filled with spray bottles and cleaning detergents, but it wasn’t so long ago that keeping your house clean didn’t involve buying bottles of harsh chemicals. In fact, most of what our grandparents’ generation used to clean with were the same household staples they cooked with. These older methods are … Read more
If you want to lose weight, you go on a diet. However, in order to make real, permanent changes in your health, you need to do things that are both good for you, and which you can keep up in the long-term. Living a green life is a lot like dieting in this respect. It’s … Read more
The most common way to lay/install hardwood or bamboo flooring is by aligning the planks parallel to the longest wall or run in the installation. Apart from a few exceptions like sagging joists, this is the preferred direction to lay wood floors because it provides the best result aesthetically. This means running the planks lengthwise … Read more
Going green can also fatten your pockets! There are numerous benefits to living a more eco-friendly lifestyle but one of the most appealing is the fact that it can save you money. Today we’re going to outline 10 easy eco-friendly ways you can save money while helping the environment. Reuse Your Water Bottle Bottled water … Read more