3. Cleaning a cork floor. The same quality that makes this natural material so beautiful — its porosity — makes it very susceptible to water damage.

Although it isn't super common yet, cork is an eco-friendly flooring option, as well as durable and affordable. But you may ...

Call her the clean queen. Toni Hammersley, the American homekeeping guru, has written the ultimate guide to cleaning, fittingly titled The Complete Book of Clean.

Dear Jim: I am trying to use as many natural and efficient products as possible. Is cork flooring a truly natural product; is it bad for the environment, and will its insulation lower my utility ...

I’m about to do the same with you right now. I’m willing to bet you two cheese coneys that you’ve never seen cork flooring — or had the pleasure of walking on it. Tell the truth.