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• Bamboo Flooring VS. Laminate Flooring | Side By Side Comparison

  By Gary S. on February 11, 2019 • ( 0 )

  

  Laminate flooring is cheap to buy, readily available, and is sometimes considered an alternative to hardwood. At first glance, laminate floors look very similar to natural wood, but if you look a little more carefully, the differences aren’t too difficult to spot…. Read More ›

• Engineered Bamboo Flooring VS. Engineered Wood Flooring | Side By Side Comparison

  By Gary S. on January 22, 2019 • ( 0 )

  

  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… Read More ›

• Bamboo Flooring VS. Hardwood Flooring | Side By Side Comparison

  By Gary S. on January 17, 2019 • ( 0 )

  

  When choosing a new floor for your home, deciding whether to install bamboo versus solid wood hardwood flooring is a difficult choice. Both options look and feel great; sometimes, at first glance, it is difficult to tell the difference. Often,… Read More ›

• Bamboo Flooring VS. Cork Flooring | Side By Side Comparison

  By Gary S. on January 14, 2019 • ( 0 )

  

  Bamboo and cork flooring are both made from natural, sustainable plants, so you might anticipate they are similar in many other ways too. To a large extent, you would be correct. But there are some striking differences that are likely… Read More ›

• Bamboo Flooring VS. Polished Concrete | Side By Side Comparison

  By Gary S. on January 8, 2019 • ( 0 )

  

  Choosing the best way to upgrade your home is never easy, and flooring is one of the most critical aspects of an upgrade, especially if you are hoping to increase the value of your home. Although they are very different… Read More ›

• Bamboo Flooring VS Wood-Look Ceramic Tile | Side-By-Side Comparison

  By Gary S. on November 27, 2018 • ( 2 )

  

  Over recent years, wood-look tiled floors have become a fashion trend as they emulate real wood while being easier to maintain. But are they the right choice for you? Are their supposed benefits so good? If it is the appearance… Read More ›

• Bamboo Flooring VS Carpet | Side By Side Comparison

  By Gary S. on November 12, 2018 • ( 0 )

  

  Should I install carpet or bamboo flooring? Big decisions like these aren’t always so easy to make. After all, it isn’t too difficult to come up with plenty of reasons to choose either of them. And of course, there are… Read More ›

• Bamboo Flooring vs Vinyl Flooring | Side By Side Comparison

  By Gary S. on October 16, 2018 • ( 0 )

  

  When choosing the right kind of flooring for your home, there’s a lot to get your head around. There are so many options, it can be more than a little confusing. When faced with such a choice, the traditional way… Read More ›

• Making a Contribution: Simple Eco-hacks for a Better Future

  By Gary S. on October 5, 2018 • ( 0 )

  

  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… Read More ›

• Why Bamboo Flooring Is So Often Used In New Apartment Construction

  By Gary S. on September 18, 2018 • ( 0 )

  

  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… Read More ›