Green – BuildDirect Blog: Life at Home https://www.builddirect.com/blog Transforming your spaces with good design ideas, and the best materials Fri, 22 Apr 2022 16:10:23 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=5.8.2 This Earth Day, Explore Sustainable Floors to Perfect Your Home https://www.builddirect.com/blog/sustainable-floors-that-you-need-for-earth-day/ https://www.builddirect.com/blog/sustainable-floors-that-you-need-for-earth-day/#respond Fri, 22 Apr 2022 00:18:22 +0000 https://www.builddirect.com/blog/?p=59064 Sustainable is the big, important word in the year 2022. With Earth Day here, now is the time to start thinking about how the materials you choose and use in your home will impact the planet. Even if you know you’re going to be keeping your flooring for many years, there are some flooring materials […]

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]]> https://www.builddirect.com/blog/sustainable-floors-that-you-need-for-earth-day/feed/ 0 A Guide to Buying Non-Toxic Flooring for Your Home https://www.builddirect.com/blog/a-guide-to-buying-non-toxic-flooring-for-your-home/ https://www.builddirect.com/blog/a-guide-to-buying-non-toxic-flooring-for-your-home/#respond Wed, 08 Sep 2021 14:05:54 +0000 https://www.builddirect.com/blog/?p=63984 There’s a reason the saying “strong as an oak” has lasted throughout the ages. Featuring Jasper European Brushed Oak Collection. SKU: 10103799 If you’re looking into buying new flooring for your home, there’s a plethora of options to choose from ranging from natural bamboo and stone tile to carpet and vinyl. If you’re wondering whether […]

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]]> https://www.builddirect.com/blog/a-guide-to-buying-non-toxic-flooring-for-your-home/feed/ 0 Go Green with Energy Efficient Flooring https://www.builddirect.com/blog/energy-efficient-flooring/ https://www.builddirect.com/blog/energy-efficient-flooring/#respond Wed, 15 Jan 2020 15:00:00 +0000 https://www.builddirect.com/blog/?p=60307 Energy efficiency is something you hear about all the time shopping for new appliances. Maybe you even hear efficient as a descriptive word for a particular vehicle is as you walk around the car lot. When it comes to energy efficiency, most of us simply don’t think about our flooring. That’s a mistake! The fact […]

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]]> https://www.builddirect.com/blog/energy-efficient-flooring/feed/ 0 Low VOC Flooring for a Healthy Home https://www.builddirect.com/blog/low-voc-flooring/ https://www.builddirect.com/blog/low-voc-flooring/#respond Thu, 17 Oct 2019 01:00:00 +0000 https://www.builddirect.com/blog/?p=60196 The majority of our lives are spent in our homes. Breathe easy in your sanctuary by promoting clean air with low VOC building materials, paints, and home furnishings. With more of a focus on green living, a focus on clean air should go hand-in-hand with discovering natural and sustainable products. With the flooring being such […]

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]]> https://www.builddirect.com/blog/low-voc-flooring/feed/ 0 The Pros and Cons of Engineered Bamboo Flooring https://www.builddirect.com/blog/engineered-bamboo-flooring/ https://www.builddirect.com/blog/engineered-bamboo-flooring/#respond Sun, 01 Sep 2019 11:00:00 +0000 https://www.builddirect.com/blog/?p=59802 Engineered bamboo flooring is a durable, sustainable flooring option. It’s available in myriad colors and styles, and it’s appropriate for every room in your home, including the damp ones. Here, we look at engineered bamboo flooring, including how it’s made, its pros and cons, and some tips for installing it yourself. How Engineered Bamboo Flooring […]

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]]> https://www.builddirect.com/blog/engineered-bamboo-flooring/feed/ 0 Denim Insulation: The Good And The Bad https://www.builddirect.com/blog/denim-insulation-the-good-and-the-bad/ https://www.builddirect.com/blog/denim-insulation-the-good-and-the-bad/#comments Fri, 09 Oct 2015 13:00:16 +0000 http://www.builddirect.com/blog/?p=45478 Post industrial and post consumer denim and cotton are recycled into insulation. Is it the best choice for you? Here are some thoughts to consider. *** Insulation in any form is an eco-friendly option. When installed correctly, it cuts energy bills, saving you money and preserving natural resources. Insulation also reduces the amount of fossil […]

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