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How to Care for a Bamboo Floor

Bamboo flooring combines the strength and durability along with the looks many people are going for when they choose a flooring for their homes or businesses. After finalizing the installation, it is important to take good and proper care of this type of flooring to ensure its long-lasting and its . . . Read more

How to Install A Bamboo Floor

Bamboo floor installation is not much different from standard hardwood floor installation. The primary motivation for installing a bamboo floor is to save money. It can be installed in half the cost by considering to doing it yourself. The great news is that installing a bamboo floor can be an . . . Read more

Laminate Flooring Buying Guide

Laminate flooring has recently become very advanced and popular and finding the right laminate is a big decision. Our Buying Guide can help you learn everything you need to know about this product. Before giving you more details,  here’s a video with 5 vital areas to consider when you’re looking for . . . Read more

CARB-ATCM

California Air Resources Board (CARB) approved in 2007 a new standard of formaldehyde emissions controls named the Airborne Toxics Control Measure (ATCM). The measurement implements standard formaldehyde emissions ratings for all wood and manufactured wood products (including particleboard, hardwood, plywood, medium-density fiberboard, and also finished products manufactured with wood parts). . . . Read more

Bamboo: Hire a Professional or DIY?

The process of installing bamboo floor depends on the base-surface on which is applied and the type of flooring you have purchased. After understanding the process, you can decide for yourself if you want to do it yourself or call in a professional. Because there are different types of bamboo . . . Read more

Laminate: Pro or DIY?

The question is should you or shouldn’t you install your laminate floor yourself? And the way to answer that is to firstly ask yourself a few more key questions. Are you the kind of person who enjoys a DIY job? If not, checking your local ads or asking friends and . . . Read more

How to Care For Laminate Floors

The great news is that laminate flooring is very easy to clean and care for. Laminate floor is built to stand up to abrasion and it also boasts the refinement and shine of hardwood flooring, without the condition of regular waxing and polishing. You only need a vacuum cleaner, a dry . . . Read more

How to Install Laminate Flooring

How to Install Laminate Flooring This is a common project for the DIYer with some light carpentry experience and for people who are comfortable with table saws or other related tools. In this section, we’re going to give you the details of how this process should happen. Before we start, here’s a . . . Read more

Types of Wood Decking

Types of wood decking Decks are exposed to everyday activities and traffic, such as pets, kids, walking, heavy objects and weather, therefore they have to have durability and be sturdy. When correctly installed, decks will not only improve the appearance of your house, but also increase its value. When having . . . Read more

Deck Tiles

Deck tiles To a novice handyman, building a deck may seem discouraging, and that is why there’s an easier option by resorting to deck tiles. In just a few hours, your porch, balcony or sundeck can be revamped to look entirely different and be admired by your guests. The interesting . . . Read more