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Cork Tile and Cork Floors: An Overview

Cork has several qualities that makes it excellent for use as flooring, whether in the home or in a commercial space. Cork floors look good, they are comfortable to walk on and they are very easy to maintain, all of which are features that are desirable in any flooring material. In addition, cork tile is […]

Should You Change Over To Cork Flooring?

Do you still have stone or hard wood flooring in your home? In times past, almost every home had one of these two types of flooring, nowadays; there is a new type of flooring that is becoming increasingly more popular. What you ask? Cork. More and more people are choosing this option for several reasons. […]

Cork Floating Flooring: DIY Installation

Cork floors have become increasingly more popular of late for several reasons. They look very good and they have excellent insulating properties, which help keep the temperature in the home well regulated. Moreover, their cushioning properties act as a shock absorber, providing a yielding surface to walk on that is not detrimental to the knees […]

Should You Install Kitchen Granite Countertops or Limestone Countertops?

We already know there is a good chance of food and liquids spilling into the kitchen countertop. So when choosing the right building material for the kitchen, finding the one that is least likely to absorb liquids and thus stain is an important consideration. These days, there are two popular choices: limestone countertops and kitchen […]

Check and Balance: Do You Really Need a Cleaning Service?

For most homemakers, even those who live in the most highly-urbanized cities, cleaning outdoors is by far one of the most time-consuming, tedious, at times, most stressful of the household chores. One good reason is that, every little thing you own outside your house, from that fancy chaise lounge, the antique porch swing, your corral […]