Bamboo has been used as a flooring material for over 5,000 years, but it gained popularity in its modern form around the 1990s. Because bamboo grows quickly and can be harvested more frequently, it's ...

Bamboo flooring is more than just attractive. It's known for its strength and durability, as well as being a sustainable resource that's cheaper than many other flooring options, such as hardwood.

Ask the Builder.BY TIM CARTERTRIBUNE MEDIA SERVICESDear Tim: A wood floor is in our immediate future. My husband and I have been debating the different types. I am very interested in bamboo flooring, ...

Flooring is the largest surface in any home and one of the main design elements. Picking the best type of floor will depend on your style, needs, and budget. Wood is the most popular floor material, ...

Bamboo flooring is a renewable, eco-friendly resource but may emit toxins from adhesives. It is often as hard and moisture-resistant as hardwood, but can scratch and crack under humidity changes.

Tongue and groove flooring provides a water-resistant surface impervious to the elements. Tongue and grooves are designed to lock together, protecting your floors from splitting and warping, which can ...

Thinking of redoing your floors? If you're a super-vigilant new parent, you might think the best thing to offset toppling babies and toddlers is wall-to-wall foam squares. But if your taste leans more ...