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Bamboo Flooring: Green Home

March 10, 2008 by EcoistPaige on March 10, 2008

If you’re thinking of replacing the flooring in your home, you might have been hearing about choosing bamboo as a “greener option.”

Why bamboo? Bamboo is a sustainable grass which replenishes itself every four years. Bamboo is actually the fastest growing woody plant on earth! Many people plant it in their backyard to create a privacy screen, for this reason. But its hardness and durability make it a stellar choice for flooring!

Other good choices for environmentally-friendly flooring include cork, reclaimed wood and recycled ceramic tiles. Peruse some options at Low Impact Living.

But if you’re just looking for something basic, easy and inexpensive, this solid bamboo flooring from Lowes might be your next floor.

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Budget Gardening Tip: Bamboo

January 15, 2008 by TeresaS on January 15, 2008

Budget Gardening Tip: Bamboo

There’s always something a little unusual on display at IKEA. This weekend, when we perused the home and garden section of our local store, we were ha

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