Some good news have provided a glimmer of positivity in the midst of gathering clouds on both sides of the Atlantic. The housing market, having led the downward plunge of the global economy three long years ago, has rebounded strongly in August of this year, beating expectations even despite the disruption caused by Hurricane Irene.

Existing-home sales rose to an impressive 5.03 million units, which is a 7.7 percent improvement over August of last year. Some of the conditions leading to this have been a nationwide increase in rent prices which has motivated consumers to consider investing in equity, as well as wider availability of credit for homebuyers and low overall housing prices that still persist from the housing collapse.

At the same time, environmental associations as well as builders and construction companies have mounted renewed efforts to make home building a more sustainable and less polluting industry. Several “green” organizations, such as the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), the United Nations Environment Programme’s Regional Office for North America (UNEP RONA) and the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) are scheduled to launch a new initiative that will appeal both to industries and worldwide governments, including the Obama administration. The initiative will discuss methods and approaches to enable a broad global shift towards green and sustainable economies in developing and advanced industrial nations alike.

The initiative will pay particular attention to deforestation and sustainable lumber growth. The Forest Stewardship Council has been playing a significant role to promote environmentally responsible wood harvesting for the past two decades; the new “Rio +20″ initiative will build on those efforts by also promoting energy-efficient building standards, more sustainable city planning standards and greener vehicles.

Floormall is proud to be part of this effort, with our online store stocking a wide number of green flooring options, as well as helpful information and guides. We are always there to help homeowners make an environmentally responsible choice while sacrificing neither quality nor affordability.

There are few more rewarding and affordable ways to revitalize a room than with a new set of laminate flooring. It’s important to carefully research these flooring types however to make sure you’re getting the most out of your purchase. Where you buy your laminate flooring will impact everything from its quality, price, warranty and the level of customer service. FloorMall is an authorized retailer which specializes in providing their customers with quality laminate flooring options. That’s why FloorMall proudly carries Kronotex laminate floors.
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Robbins hardwood Floors is a member of the Armstrong family of flooring brands. The Robbins name is synonymous with quality, elegance and value. They’re also well known for their durability and how easy they are to take care of. The reason for this durability is the fact that all Robbins floors have either a ForEver II or ForEver II Satin finish. Each ForEver II finish features a finish that has aluminum oxide suspended in several layers of ultra-violet cured urethane. This is a super durable finish that still allows the natural beauty of the wood to shine through. These finishes are also the reason why the maintenance on these floors is so easy. The floor’s finish will prevent dirt and grime from scratching and becoming ingrained in the flooring. Clean up is just as it would be with other hardwood floor regular sweeping and occasionally dry mopping.
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Century Flooring is a highly regarded and skilled flooring manufacturer. It has built this reputation on precision craftsmanship and their ability to create quality, solid wood flooring. They take pride in their process and hand-select all of the lumber they use in their manufacturing process to ensure their longevity. Century Hardwood Flooring has also developed technologies to keep them at the forefront of the industry. Breakthroughs such as CenturySeal–an advance surfacing technology that’s very effective against stains and grime. On top of that they’re also one of the most prolific manufacturers. Which is great, but can cause some difficulty when browsing through their product selection. FloorMall has developed the Floor Navigator in order to make it easier for customers to browse through their huge selection of flooring products. Now, whenever you search for flooring on FloorMall.com you can tailor your search to display only the results which are most important to you. This will help save a lot of time and can prevent you from being overloaded by the sheer amount of products available. Best of all the Floor navigator covers all of the brands FloorMall carries, including Century Flooring.
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FloorMall.com, the flagship site of HardwoodBrokers.com, Inc., is now offering choice outdoor furniture at www.floormall.com/outdoor. The quality patio furniture is being sold at remarkably competitive prices. Which is to say, any product that is being sold in the Simple Patios products line is cheaper than on any other online vendor’s website.

This is great for you, because you can reliably count on getting the best deal on, for instance, hammocks or patio benches at FloorMall.com, no matter what time or what day.

The Simple Patios line is both diverse and beautiful. Whether you need stone tiles, wood tiles, or composite deck tiles to restore your outdoor patio, or chaise lounges, swings and umbrellas to spruce up your backyard for a party – floormall.com/outdoor is the place for you.

As if this is not enough, shipping is free on all Simple Patio orders. For patio furniture that is as durable, and thus heavy, as these products, free shipping is quite a deal.

What’s more, the warranty on all outdoor furniture from Simple Patios lasts for half a century. That’s right – 50 whole years! Just think, you will be able to sit on this patio furniture with your girlfriend, your wife, your daughter, your granddaughter, and if you should be so lucky, your great granddaughter!

So, what are you waiting for, go ahead and browse our high-end competitively-priced outdoor and patio furniture products now!

There are several reasons for the increased popularity of Engineered. But chiefly, the recent popularity hike can be attributed to the fact that engineered flooring combines the allure of natural hardwood flooring with the durability of laminate flooring. The reason for its durability is due to the way the floor is made. Several layers of composite wood, between three to ten pieces, are pressed together under extreme pressure. Naturally, the more layers used the more durable the engineered planks will be. Another popular feature that engineered hardwood flooring has to offer is its top layer. The top layer of engineered hardwood flooring, or its veneer, is made from real wood. They have engineered flooring available for nearly every species of wood. This gives homeowners the option of having real hardwood floors installed while saving a bit of money in the process.
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There are a lot of major decisions and purchases homeowners have to make throughout the ownership of their home.  It’s always a good idea to preference these decisions and purchases with a hefty amount of research.  This is especially true of hardwood flooring–where the different options and styles available are vast.  One of the best ways to narrow down your options is to read up on some product reviews. (more…)

The whole process of choosing a type of flooring to install in the home can be a drawn-out and difficult one. You have to pick out the type of flooring you want, you have to find out who you want to buy it from, and then you have to get it delivered or installed by someone who is not only going to do a good job but isn’t going to try and rip you off in the process. One of the best ways to fight the stress and uneasiness associated with floor buying is by researching and asking questions. (more…)

You’ve been shopping for famous flooring brands but are stumped trying to look for the perfect dealer. Should you buy online or from conventional stores? The dilemma goes on. Now you can be at peace of mind with a host of good online flooring retailers offering a wide range of flooring solutions sourced from only the highest quality floor manufacturers. Sweat no more as you can seek advice and help from these pros while focusing on what matters most in your interior project – the floor.

First, you can choose between tile flooring or laminate flooring. The difference between the two is something only you will know, and that great difference is the cost. Tile flooring gives a shiny and lively look to your home while laminate flooring is very affordable and easy to install. Pick one which suits your needs and enjoy whichever is best. Also hot on the popular list of flooring solutions is decorative hardwoods.

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A home’s floor sets the stage for every other design concept. The floor is one of the largest surface areas of a house and is the basis for walls, fixtures, art and more. Updating the flooring in a home can improve the value of the home in ways few other improvements can.

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