Preventing water damage inside our bathrooms is just as important as directing water away from our homes. Caulking, as part of routine homeowner maintenance, prevents avoidable damage around the multiple fixtures and different building ...
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China's total forest product exports were valued at US$31.5bn in the first nine months of 2011, according to the International Tropical Timber Organisation's latest market report. The total was up 17% on a year ago, with wooden furniture ...
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MONTREAL - Forest products company Tembec is exiting the hardwood flooring business as it shutters a 108-year operation in Huntsville, Ont., and sells another facility in Toronto to a private company for $13 million. The Montreal-based ...
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We tend to spend quite a bit of time in our bathrooms, although generally they are the smallest spaces in our homes. The bathroom is one of the most personal and private places that we have in our everyday life, and the way in which we ...
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Houses are shrinking in the recessionary economy, but kitchens? Not so much. As other rooms are eliminated from downsized plans, their functions are naturally migrating to the kitchen, placing more pressure than ever on this culinary zone ...
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For style, pricing and availability in Canada, your top eco-chic flooring choices are bamboo, linoleum, cork and reclaimed hardwood. Installing an eco-friendly floor is a stylish way to improve your living space while treading a bit more ...
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This is an interesting area for shoppers, retailers, and manufacturers because there is no universal grading system in place. While the National Oak Flooring Manufacturer's Association, or NOFMA, has established a grading system, it only ...
1. Solid The standard thickness for solid hardwood is ¾". For thin profile solid hardwood, 5/16″ is the standard. The planks are sawn in one of three ways, which affects the stability, and the price of the hardwood. Flat or ...
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The Commerce Department said on Wednesday it would investigate whether Chinese companies sell solar panels in the United States at unfair discounts and receive illegal government subsidies. The trade dispute, one of several sensitive ...
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The Commerce Department said on Wednesday it would investigate whether Chinese companies sell solar panels in the United States at unfair discounts and receive illegal government subsidies. The trade dispute, one of several sensitive ...
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Granite and slate are both natural stones, providing popular and ideal building materials in modern constructions, particularly for tile flooring. However, granite and slate possesses quite different physical and chemical characteristics so ...
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Hardwood got its start as flooring in the 1600s, often as unfinished planks supported by wooden joists over dirt or stone, but developed style and elegance during the Baroque Era (1625-1714). Beginning in 1625, artistic French parquetry and ...
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Throughout history, hardwood flooring has set the standard for beauty, richness, and style in the most elegant homes. No other flooring offers the timeless quality of wood with the undeniable warmth and comfort that says "welcome home". ...
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Slate bathroom tiles are both a beautiful and practical choice for your bathroom and if home renovation is in your mind then consider using these slabs in your bath. The beauty of this flooring is that it is convenient to install and easy ...
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A small bathroom seems to limit what can be done to improve it. It can indeed be a challenge. How can you make it look more spacious? It is not impossible to decorate a small bathroom. You can get inspiration by following several of the ...
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