9th Mar 2011 @ 4:45 PM

Engineered flooring is still a very popular option in Europe, newly-released figures have shown. According to a study released by the European Federation of Parquet Importers (EFPI), 92 per cent of all wood flooring imported into Europe in 2010 was engineered, the Timber Trades Journal reports. This... more »

9th Mar 2011 @ 3:55 PM

Hardwood flooring producers in the US have come together to promote the use of the option. The Unified Hardwood Promotion (UHP) is a coalition of groups who all want homeowners to use this type of wooden floor in their properties. It will attempt to showcase the reasons why individuals should opt fo... more »

9th Mar 2011 @ 10:59 AM

Homeowners may opt to install garden decking as one expert has claimed the next few months will see them overhaul their backyards. Anna-Marie DeSouza, editor at Build It, noted individuals will look to repair any damage caused by winter. "People will be clearing their outside space and purchasi... more »

8th Mar 2011 @ 2:56 PM

People considering hardwood flooring may be interested to know hand-scraped products are very popular at the moment. Debbie Wenke, manager and owner of Wenke Tile & Carpet, told the Kalamazoo Gazette one of the main reasons homeowners like it is because of its durability. This means individuals ... more »

8th Mar 2011 @ 10:35 AM

People may want to complement a bedroom with some engineered flooring if they want to maximise its Feng Shui. Master Sarah McAllister, director of the Feng Shui Agency & School of Chue Feng Shui, noted a wood bed is the best option for sleeping. She added it helps if people have a solid wall beh... more »

7th Mar 2011 @ 4:43 PM

Those redesigning their kitchen need to consider sharp angles and crisp lines, one expert has claimed, which may make beech worktops more popular. Helen Green, author of the Terry's Fabrics interior design blog, noted a sleek look is very easy for people to create in their homes. "Our kitch... more »

7th Mar 2011 @ 3:10 PM

People should build garden decking if they want to enjoy the weather in spring and summer. Wood decking is a simple and effective way of getting an attractive outdoor sitting area, according to an article in the Normandy Advertiser. As well as this, the surface is easier to install than paving stone... more »

7th Mar 2011 @ 12:49 PM

There are a number of methods that can be performed if hardwood flooring is too noisy. Dave Foster, writing in the St Louis Post-Dispatch, noted one of the reasons for this happening can be because a board has risen. If a wooden floor is being affected in this way, a wood screw can be put in from un... more »

4th Mar 2011 @ 4:55 PM

With an increase in the number of people building greenhouses some may also want to consider laying some garden decking. Nick Morgan, glasshouse specialist at the Royal Horticultural Society, said the structures are on the increase as more individuals are enjoying growing their own vegetables. "... more »

4th Mar 2011 @ 11:49 AM

Investing in a new wooden floor is one of the best things people can do if they are trying to sell their house. This is according to an article in the Visalia Times-Delta, which noted alongside painting and landscaping, it is the best activity to carry out. Those looking to move to another property ... more »