31st Mar 2011 @ 4:29 PM

Engineered flooring is the best option for rooms where there are high levels of moisture. This means areas such as bathrooms and basements may be the perfect location for this type of surface, the Metro News website reports. The news provider added: "This engineered flooring contains a real woo... more »

31st Mar 2011 @ 9:00 AM

Hardwood flooring can be re-sanded and finished many times, which means it can "last a lifetime". Ed Korczak, executive director and chief executive of the National Wood Flooring Association - which has been in operation since 1986 - added it does not contain any allergens. On top of this,... more »

30th Mar 2011 @ 4:50 PM

Opting for garden decking is one way to turn a backyard into something special. By choosing to install the product, it is possible to improve the space and give it a proper purpose, according to Ideal Windows and Conservatories. Homeowners can invite friends around and have barbecues, or just s... more »

30th Mar 2011 @ 4:38 PM

Installing hardwood floors is one way to add value to a property. According to Fox News, the product is among the "big ticket items" people can purchase when considering home improvements. Estate agent Kris Anderson said: "The key when remodelling is to [always] think in terms of resa... more »

30th Mar 2011 @ 9:07 AM

Hardwood flooring is the only true green option when it comes to installing a surface. This is according to Ed Korczak, executive director and chief executive officer of the National Wood Flooring Association, who added no alternative offers the same level of sustainability. He stated the raw materi... more »

30th Mar 2011 @ 8:14 AM

Choosing hardwood flooring in a kitchen is one way to make an expression about what people can expect to see in a home. For those renovating an apartment, the surface in the hub of the home is extremely important as it has to be durable and capable of withstanding heat, the Calgary Herald reports. K... more »

29th Mar 2011 @ 3:19 PM

Individuals who are not happy with their kitchen could opt for a beech worktop to alter the look of the room. Ramsin Khachi, design build contractor and kitchen specialist, said householders should spend a lot of time thinking about what they use the hub of the home for before redecorating, Your Hom... more »

29th Mar 2011 @ 11:56 AM

DIY enthusiasts can install engineered flooring if they put their minds to it. Joe Truini, a former carpenter who now writes self-help books, told the Lichfield County Times that the last ten years have brought about an "explosion" in flooring materials for fans of DIY. "I try to insp... more »

28th Mar 2011 @ 4:30 PM

Oak flooring is the most popular option on the market at the moment. Caroline Kamp, writing in the Independent, observed those who have the material will be able to enjoy it for their entire lifetime. She noted as well as its "natural character", the ease with which is can be stained means... more »

28th Mar 2011 @ 3:20 PM

Hardwood flooring is only as good as its subfloor, one expert has claimed. Sprigg Lynn, a principal officer at Universal Floors in Washington, noted a good foundation is needed in order to maximise longevity from the product, the Washington Post reports. As well as ensuring the surface lasts as long... more »