Solid or engineered wood? Each type has its specific use and the answer depends on your lifestyle and your needs. The solid choices can be installed on grade and above grade, but not below grade. Solids should be in a moisture-con...

Perhaps one of the most remarkable learning events occurs when one takes a step into an industry or trade that he or she was previously unfamiliar with. Due to the fact that our environments are already extremely complex, as a survival mechanism, we...

Even in a world of uncertainties there is one thing that can be expected: consumer preferences are going to be in a constant state of change. Some changes are more gradual than others, while some seem to sneak-up overnight without warning. The most d...

To truly understand the amazing properties of vinyl, return once more to high school chemistry. Vinyl is comprised of two carbon atoms double bonded to every three hydrogen atoms. This is classified as a vinyl group, which is very closely related to...

Virtually everything comes with a wealth of history, which is often accompanied by many years of stories or experiences. Take a look around your home and consider that nearly every product in your immediate environment is more multifaceted than it ma...

Remember in elementary school when the teacher would take your prized drawing of your favorite animal and later return it to you in a nice clear film that thankfully protected it from spills in the lunchroom. Whether or not you knew it at the time, y...

One of the attractive aspects of purchasing an older restored home is the likelihood that it was originally built with hardwood floors. Of course, over the years, many times these floors have been covered over by other types of materials. It is very...

When asked to imagine cork, an image of either wine bottle stoppers or a bulletin board probably comes to mind. This is to be expected given that around 60% of cork products come in the form of wine bottle stoppers. The wine industry has recognized a...

Say you are considering purchasing carpet either to spice up the home you already have, or to be installed in the home you are building. Perhaps you have decided that under no circumstances will you end up with anything that, even vaguely, resembles...

Despite how beautiful bare hardwood flooring looks to the naked eye, there will most likely come a time that you wish to curl up on a nice soft surface either in front of the fireplace or to play a board game with your children. Thankfully, hundreds...