11th Apr 2011 @ 12:51 PM

Wooden flooring is a good option for those who are suffering from allergies. The surface will not hold on to dust as easy as carpets, which means those who are prone to reactions may install hardwood flooring, Cannon Connections reports. Asthma sufferers could take this into consideration when ... more »

8th Apr 2011 @ 4:56 PM

Garden decking could be the perfect product to liven up a small backyard. Alan Titchmarsh, well known for his appearances in TV gardening programmes, told the Shropshire Star that sometimes it may not be worth having a lawn. If the space is not large, the logistics of keeping it up to standard could... more »

8th Apr 2011 @ 3:56 PM

The laying of solid oak flooring may be best left to the professionals to ensure it looks as good as possible. While some DIY enthusiasts may get a buzz out of completing their own projects, it is important people know where to draw the line. According to Cision Wire, individuals who decide to do it... more »

8th Apr 2011 @ 12:51 PM

Individuals are increasingly opting for engineered flooring as they seek cost-effective home improvement products. According to a new report by Frost & Sullivan - a business research and consulting firm - even with the decline in house building, the engineered wood (EW) market is still expected ... more »

7th Apr 2011 @ 5:18 PM

Decking has been added to a Welsh primary school that will allow children to have lessons outside. According to the Cynon Valley Leader, the Cap Coch school in Aberdare has been upgraded thanks to a scheme ran by Tidy Towns. The development highlights the benefits that can be attached to getting a s... more »

7th Apr 2011 @ 5:04 PM

Individuals who decide to get hardwood floors need to make sure they go for the right size of boards. This is according to the Calgary Herald, which noted the wider a plank is, the better it is for the end result. Ideally, homeowners should be opting for something that is three and a half inches wid... more »

7th Apr 2011 @ 11:11 AM

Individuals who decide against installing hardwood floors will just be reducing the overall value of their property. While people may feel like they are making the right move at the time, further down the line they will regret not plumping for the top-of-the-range product, Patch.com reports. Th... more »

6th Apr 2011 @ 4:42 PM

People who get hardwood floors put in need to realise that it is a "lifetime investment". For those who want to get the best possible experience out of the material, regular maintenance is advised, the Shopper Online reports. As well as cleaning the floors at least once a week, it is impor... more »

6th Apr 2011 @ 3:01 PM

People who install hardwood decking will get a professional finish that is easy to maintain. This is according to TV personality and gardening expert Charlie Dimmock, who noted hard surfaces also have the added advantage that they will suppress weeds. According to research carried out by Urban Garde... more »

6th Apr 2011 @ 11:55 AM

Hardwood flooring can "look beautiful for years" and so people can rely on them to stay in good condition. Linda Jovanovich of the American Hardwood Information Center observed that one of the best aspects of this type of material is that it is "wear resistant". This means t... more »