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.

Bamboo is fast becoming a tree's new best friend. Harder than oak and more stable than maple, bamboo is popping up everywhere in the home design world, in crushed bamboo furniture, throwaway plates ...

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.