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Consider three different positions: what's in the product; what did it take to produce it and get it to me; and what happens to it when I'm done with it?
Using these three questions, you can do your research and decide what fits your needs and your desire to be environmentally conscious.
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 My sister regrets having bamboo flooring installed in her kitchen because it scratches and dents too easily. Yes, wood floors look great in a kitchen, but this is probably not the best choice of material for a kitchen. (See my Blog article about linoleum flooring)
As with many products that claim environmental superiority, there's more to the story. While it is true that bamboo is sustainable, tough, easy to install and looks nice, other questions you should ask the distributor about Unsustainable Production, Quality, Formaldehyde Content, Social Concerns and Transportation Costs. This is from an excellent article by Mother Earth News.  Both flooring types are considered Resilient flooring which refers to their relatively firm surface, and a “give” and “bounce back” to their original surface profile when a heavy object is compressed on its surface. Resilient flooring is commonly used because it can be easily cleaned, is moisture resistant and doesn’t trap dust.
In deciding which flooring to buy for my kitchen, I wanted to consider durability, maintenance, cost, health and sustainability. Read More  I noticed some “coupons” for air duct cleaning in the mail and decided to take a closer look at the services offered. On the internet, I found examples of bait and switch artists ripping off unsuspecting homeowners and some seemingly legitimate contractors performing this service. But according to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), air duct cleaning has never been shown to actually prevent health problems. So why have them cleaned? Read More |
AuthorHomes should equal Comfort, right? Turns out, very few truly do. There's usually poor indoor air quality, one hot room, or assorted other issues affecting your comfort. My blog will hopefully provide you with the information you need to achieve not only comfort, but an energy efficient, healthy and durable home! Archives
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