Think Like a Panda: Go for Bamboo!

Bamboo isn’t just for pandas anymore. Bamboo has proven itself to be a hearty, versatile, and environmentally friendly option when it comes to home flooring. It is comparable in durability and strength to other hardwoods, and is insect and mildew-resistant, while still being comfortable underfoot. Not only that, but bamboo can be found in enough colors and styles to suit any homeowner’s taste.

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New Market Trends to Floor You

After all these years of having hardwood floors that are mid brown and easy to clean, the word is that new, pale floors will be sweeping the market. These lighter floors have been popular in Europe and are just being introduced over here in North America.

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Keeping Cool: A Brief History of Air Conditioners

Though you might think of air conditioning as a modern invention, the concept of cooling the interior of a building actually goes back to early civilisations. In 2nd century China, the inventor Ding Huan of the Han Dynasty came up with the idea of a manually powered rotary fan, and other water powered fans were also developed in various Imperial palaces.

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Rescue your Backyard from Boredom

You see them everywhere: empty, unused yards and wallflower decks adorned with nothing but a lonely barbeque. All over the country, the typical American backyard is a mass of untapped potential. So unnecessary! If you want to make the most of what your home has to offer, don’t take this important living space for granted.

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Wooden Wall Coverings

Are looking for an alternative to paint or wallpaper? For something totally different, try adding a wood wall covering. Wood exudes a warm feeling in a room that can be combined with any contemporary or traditional decorating scheme.

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New Dark Trend in Vinyl Sidings

Vinyl siding on a house saves huge amounts of re-painting and waterproofing and general maintenance. If you have often wished that you could have vinyl siding on your house, but did not like the pale grays, whites and pastels that were the only option, then read on.

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Sleep Well in Your Green Bedroom

We all know about the benefits of eating organic foods and using eco-friendly free cleaners and other household items, but now this toxin-free existence has extended into other areas of the house. Apparently a tidy, relatively dust-free bedroom just doesn’t cut it anymore in today’s chemical ridden society.

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Add a Living Room - To Your Patio!

Outdoor patios have come a long way since the days of a wooden picnic bench gracing 24 x 24 concrete patio tiles with a charcoal BBQ in the corner. Today’s decks and patios come complete with sofas, end tables, overstuffed chairs and ottomans. The old patio tiles are replaced with slate, and huge, elaborate gas grills complete the ensemble. With nothing but a sliding glass door separating a home’s interior from the patio, there is very little distinction between the two.

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Protect The Rustic Beauty Of Your Log Home

More than a million 19th century log homes built in the United States are still standing today. Many of these older log homes are still being used as primary residences. So long as you take the appropriate measures to protect your log home from weather and moisture, you’ll ensure its longevity- its beauty and charm.

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Hide Your Floors

Leather flooring is one of the most luxurious and decadent flooring imaginable. Walk bare-foot and the surface immediately adjusts to your body temperature. It feels warm in the winter and cool in the summer. It also, never loses that wonderful, pleasing leather scent. Over time, the increased wear creates the appearance of rich patina, or the look that gives leather its unique character.

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