Is cork flooring really a green product? It seems fairly accepted that it's a renewable raw material, but is the final product really green?

— Sandra Far Hills, NJ

Answered by David Bergman on March 9, 2010

We’re building a prefab home in Puerto Rico. How can we keep it cool without central AC?

— June Vazquez, Aguadilla, Puerto Rico

Answered by Mark Schrieber on August 25, 2009

Are click-on cork or linoleum tiles a good option for our kitchen, laundry area, and bathroom?

— Willy Scholten, San Jose, CA

Answered by Cameron Habel on June 18, 2009

Why is cork flooring considered better for the environment than wall-to-wall carpet?

— Peggy Cross, Stow, MA

Answered by Patrick Sheaffer on January 8, 2009

Can you recommend affordable green kitchen cabinets, flooring, and countertops?

— Ann Wylie, Colorado Springs, CO

Answered by Cynthia Phakos on November 26, 2008

Is it safe to remove vinyl flooring while I'm pregnant? What's the best material to replace it?

— Carrie Smith, Cincinnati, OH

Answered by Shannon Demma on October 20, 2008

Should we install cork flooring in our moisture-prone basement?

— Jennifer Krentz, Mount Prospect, IL

Answered by Shannon Demma on October 20, 2008

Can you recommend healthy flooring for a home with kids and pets?

— Mary Haeberle, Brecksville, OH

Answered by Mari Strain on November 6, 2007

Is cork a good flooring choice for a basement? Will my cats damage the floor?

— Erin Davidson, Richmond Heights, MO

Answered by Mari Strain on November 6, 2007

Can you offer tips for comparing the indoor air quality effects of different cork flooring products?

— Jeff Carlson, Boise, ID

Answered by Peter Kellner on May 3, 2007

 

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