Geraldine has over a decade of experience writing within the home improvement sector. Additionally, she has unique first-hand renovation experience as the previous owner of a house-flipping business.

Dear EarthTalk: I’ve noticed that bamboo is very trendy right now, apparently—in part—for environmental reasons. Can you enlighten?-- Eric M., via e-mail Bamboo has a long history of economic and ...

It's not just for tiki torches anymore, but does this wood substitute really make for greener floors, clothing and other products? Daniel Smith remembers when he first tried to sell a bamboo floor.

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 ...

The quest for more sustainable choices for our homes has seen bamboo flooring grow in popularity as an alternative to hardwood. Both wood and bamboo flooring are plant-based rather than synthetic, of ...

The desire for eco-friendly buildings has gone mainstream. Today’s consumers, businesses, investors and more want buildings that are energy-efficient and constructed using sustainable materials, and ...

With over a decade of experience at Which?, Tom covers everything from tech advice to money-saving tips and highlights the best deals during major sales events. Hannah HealeySenior researcher & writer ...

Unlock to see our ratings and compare products side by side Indicates the ability to withstand scratches, as when an object with a rough edge is dragged on your floor. A scratch tool, mounted on a ...

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 ...

Pretentious as it may sound, we can say with certainty that bamboo is one of the most promising materials for the future of the construction industry. Neil Thomas, principal engineer at atelier one, ...