Although it's a fairly common project -- and a very reasonable DIY one at that -- installing a hardwood floor over concrete can nonetheless stump even those with a few notches on their work belt. The reason? Well, there's more than one way to skin this cat. In this...
An interesting release by carpet manufacturer Desso calls to attention the 300 million people worldwide who suffer from asthma. With the finger of blame pointed at poor indoor air quality in homes and buildings, Desso is advising homeowners to choose carpet over other...
This is certainly a new one. BISSELL Homecare, Inc. just launched its White Sock Test to interest people in finding out just how clean (or dirty) their carpet truly is. To enter, put on a clean, damp white sock and do a little dance and twist in a high-traffic,...
A few months ago I went to the National Home Builder's Show with the Renovate Your World team to get a feel for new products on the market. While there, we met with the group from Lumber Liquidators to see their hardwood flooring displays. I didn't need new floors at...
For a limited time only, FLOR, the manufacturer of carpet tiles, is offering free shipping on all their products. You may recognize FLOR from our video on installing carpet tiles. As you can see in the video, these modular flooring/carpet tiles install quickly and...
Most of us agree that cork flooring is beautiful, but is it an environmentally friendly option? According to this article from Mother Earth News, it is with a caveat. Cork flooring is made from tree bark, harvested every nine years. The harvesting does not harm the...
Want something better to do with your old carpet than throw it in the dump? A company called Carpet America Recovery Effort, or CARE, has worked in carpet diversion for six years. The joint industry-government effort works to increase the amount of recycling and reuse...
I love tile, especially all the options you have with it. From materials (ceramic, granite, glass and more) to uses (bathroom floor, kitchen sink backsplash, in a shower or elsewhere), there's something to appeal to nearly everyone's taste. Add to all these choices...
When it comes to flooring, bamboo is one of the greenest products available. Not only is it a natural product, with little to no chemical additives, but its fast growth rate makes it a sustainable resource. Bamboo is versatile and can be mounted on any kind of...
Watching paint dry, waiting for a pot to boil, watching grass grow—these are the tedious moments of our lives. But at least with Rock Solid Floors, the time spent waiting for your floor sealant to dry has been cut from four days to 24 hours. No more moving all your...
