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This Earth Day, Explore Sustainable Floors to Perfect Your Home
April 21 | 4 min read | BuildDirect
Sustainable is the big, important word in the year 2022. With Earth Day here, now is the time to start thinking about how the materials you choose and use in your home will impact the planet. Even if you... read more
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A Guide to Buying Non-Toxic Flooring for Your Home
September 08 | 8 min read | BuildDirect
There’s a reason the saying “strong as an oak” has lasted throughout the ages. Featuring Jasper European Brushed Oak Collection. SKU: 10103799 If you’re looking into buying new flooring for your home, there’s a plethora of options to choose... read more
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Go Green with Energy Efficient Flooring
January 15 | 4 min read | BuildDirect
Energy efficiency is something you hear about all the time shopping for new appliances. Maybe you even hear efficient as a descriptive word for a particular vehicle is as you walk around the car lot. When it comes to... read more (3 rating, average rating is 1.67/5)Loading...
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Low VOC Flooring for a Healthy Home
October 16 | 4 min read | BuildDirect
The majority of our lives are spent in our homes. Breathe easy in your sanctuary by promoting clean air with low VOC building materials, paints, and home furnishings. With more of a focus on green living, a focus on... read more (1 rating, average rating is 5.00/5)Loading...
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Reclaimed Barn Wood Walls on a Budget
September 08 | 4 min read | BuildDirect
With the growing popularity of rustic farmhouse design, reclaimed wood has become an oft-used material in home remodeling and building. This unique material is certainly beautiful, but it can also be expensive and difficult to find. You can remedy... read more (1 rating, average rating is 4.00/5)Loading...
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The Pros and Cons of Engineered Bamboo Flooring
September 01 | 4 min read | BuildDirect
Engineered bamboo flooring is a durable, sustainable flooring option. It’s available in myriad colors and styles, and it’s appropriate for every room in your home, including the damp ones. Here, we look at engineered bamboo flooring, including how it’s... read more (3 rating, average rating is 3.00/5)Loading...
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New Year, New Floors: 2019 Flooring Trends
December 16 | 4 min read | admin
Each new year brings new trends in home décor, home improvement, and design elements. In 2019, a few unique flooring options for your home are worth looking into since they’re part of the latest trends. You’ll spot these on... read more (No Ratings Yet)Loading...
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What Is Jute And Why Does It Make Such Great Area Rugs?
February 22 | 2 min read | BuildDirect
What is Jute? Jute is a natural, course, plant-fiber similar to burlap. Jute has become a very popular fabric over the years that you will typically see made into rugs. Grown in Bangladesh and India, jute is picked... read more (3 rating, average rating is 4.67/5)Loading...
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Storing Fall Food In The Freezer For Winter
November 16 | 4 min read | BuildDirect
The freezer’s convenience outweighs its energy use for storing food. Here are some ways to re-think and approach storing freezer food of fall in the winter. *** Although a freezer is much less energy efficient than a root cellar... read more (No Ratings Yet)Loading...
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Is There an Eco-friendly Spray Foam Insulation?
October 14 | 3 min read | BuildDirect
Are plant based spray foam insulations environmentally friendly? You may be surprised by the answer. *** In my quest for an environmentally-friendly building insulation, I came across this short video of my friend and the former publisher of Mother Earth... read more (6 rating, average rating is 4.17/5)Loading...
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Building With Salvaged Materials
October 12 | 4 min read | BuildDirect
Salvaged building materials create one-of-a-kind homes and rooms, giving life to old lumber, fixtures, and appliances. *** There are a lot of reasons to use salvaged materials in new construction or remodeling. It appeals to adventurous, creative people who... read more (2 rating, average rating is 3.00/5)Loading...
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Denim Insulation: The Good And The Bad
October 09 | 3 min read | BuildDirect
Post industrial and post consumer denim and cotton are recycled into insulation. Is it the best choice for you? Here are some thoughts to consider. *** Insulation in any form is an eco-friendly option. When installed correctly, it cuts... read more (60 rating, average rating is 2.98/5)Loading...
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Passive Solar Energy: Harnessing The Sun To Heat Your Home
September 24 | 3 min read | BuildDirect
How can you use the sun’s path over the winter to make your home warmer? Take a look and see how you can use passive solar energy to heat your home for free. *** Now that the sun is dropping... read more (3 rating, average rating is 2.67/5)Loading...