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, ...

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.

If you're looking to install new hardwood floors, why not consider today's eco-friendly alternative, bamboo? Considered a renewable resource because it grows so quickly, a freshly harvested bamboo ...

Question: I was planning to install hardwood flooring myself, but then I saw some bamboo flooring that was cheaper. What do you think of bamboo flooring, and can I install it myself in my living room?

Dear Pat: I was planning to install hardwood flooring myself, but then I saw some bamboo flooring that was cheaper. What do you think of bamboo flooring, and can I install it myself in my living room?

Bamboo flooring is a great alternative to hardwood in the kitchen or elsewhere in your home. It is often favored among homeowners due to its high level of hardness and durability as well as its ease ...

Flooring is easy to forget for all the same reasons it's essential. It's always there, it's the part of your house you probably touch the most, and you don't look at it very often. But high-quality ...