Pros of engineered wood flooring: Cheaper and more durable than solid wood Cons of engineered wood flooring: More expensive than laminate and can be difficult to install Engineered wood floorboards ...

Despite the longevity of these green flooring options in the U.S., ranging from bamboo’s 25 years to cork and linoleum’s 100 years or more, surveys show that consumers, for the most part ...

Emily says, ‘If you’re thinking of planting bamboo, it’s best to avoid planting it directly into the ground. Instead, use sturdy containers lined with thick bamboo-proof membranes ...

Over the years, through projects such as the Green School and homes at the Green Village, bamboo has become an increasingly popular material in Bali, Indonesia. While design firms in Bali such as ...

Indicates the ability to withstand scratches, as when an object with a rough edge is dragged on your floor. A scratch tool, mounted on a load arm, is moved across the flooring sample, with ...

The sting of leaving the dance floor (or taking a melatonin at 9 p.m. so that you’re rested enough for your 8 a.m. breakfast ...

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When it comes to flooring, no material is perfect, as our rigorous tests have discovered. And that’s why buying flooring for your home can be tricky—one type usually doesn’t meet the needs ...

There is perhaps no more underserved market in the outdoor space than individuals who need hiking shoes for wide feet. After working with multiple self-identified hobbit-type testers, it’s become ...

The Morningstar Wide Moat Focus Index tracks companies that earn Morningstar Economic Moat Ratings of wide and whose stocks are trading at the lowest current market prices relative to our fair ...

Grown throughout Asia, Africa, and the Americas, bamboo refers to any one of about 1,450 species in the Poaceae family. Most varieties of bamboo are incredibly hardy, and grow well in both ...