Bamboo has quickly become the flooring of choice for green-minded builders in the United States. It’s hard. It’s durable. And it renews itself within seven years. Compare that with pine, which might ...

About two years ago, we installed a bamboo floor in our kitchen. It's looks great, but is it great for the planet? If things look a little greener around here this April, there's a good reason. Our ...

Bamboo hardwood flooring is chic, stylish and makes your home look like a million bucks (even if your wallet says otherwise). It is smooth, shiny, and eco-friendly — what's not to love? You might ...

A flooring salesman recently tried to sell me on the greenness of bamboo. He claimed that producing bamboo planks is more sustainable than the methods used to create oak or maple floors. Is there ...

Store sells: Bamboo everything: floors, fencing, furniture, even homes. It also sells pottery, lamps and accessories. • Warehouse: 510 S. Industrial Way, Seattle; 206-264-2414 • A second home store is ...

Dear Heloise: I was raised to keep a tidy table, whether we’re dining or having breakfast. This always included brushing dust and tiny crumbs off the table or tablecloth, but I don’t have the space or ...