Get creative with inspiring bamboo crafts and DIY projects using natural materials. Find tutorials and ideas for making beautiful, functional items using bamboo poles, stalks, and fibers for sustainable home decor, gifts, and more.
If you were asked if you preferred quality cutting boards, you’d be quick to answer “yes.” However, if asked whether a bamboo or wood cutting board was better, you will likely struggle to answer. If you’re in the market for a new “chop block” and are weighing up the virtues of each, we’re here to … Read more
If you enjoy woodwork, you’ve probably debated “bamboo vs. hardwood” many times. Whether installing new floors or countertops, constructing a frame for a building, or making furniture, the chances are significant that you’ve elected to use wood as part of the project, but which wood would you choose? “Bamboo” is a collective term for any … Read more
While the technology in automated irrigation systems is relatively new, the concept is much older. Drip irrigation systems have existed for centuries and one of the earliest designs incorporated bamboo. But what is a bamboo drip irrigation system? And are they still relevant today? Bamboo drip irrigation systems are a network of bamboo pipes allowing … Read more
Cutting boards, flooring, clothing, and decorative plants are only a fraction of our wonderful uses for bamboo. Whether alive or dead, hardly any of the plant goes to waste. One incredible product that deserves some showcasing is the bamboo basket, and what better place to start than with “What is a bamboo basket?” A bamboo … Read more
Bamboo is exceedingly popular thanks to its versatility, strength, and aesthetics. Frequently used for flooring, the planks are treated with waterproof finishings. However, over time, they may begin to scratch and wear through with constant use. But before you uproot your flooring and replace it with stone, you might wonder, “Can bamboo floors be refinished?” … Read more
Bamboo, with its eco-friendly qualities and versatile applications, is a popular choice that we go for as a sustainable alternative to traditional materials. From furniture and flooring to utensils and textiles, the uses of bamboo are endless. However, one challenge that we often encounter is how to keep bamboo from molding. Inspect all your bamboo … Read more
Bamboo is a gorgeous material for outdoor furniture, products, and fencing, but the outdoors can be harsh, and bamboo needs protection from the elements! With proper protection, your bamboo products could last many seasons. You can seal bamboo for outdoor use with bamboo sealer, exterior wood sealers, oil-based exterior varnish, marine varnish, spar urethane, outdoor … Read more
Bamboo is the fastest-growing plant globally and is known for its strength and resilience, but why is bamboo so strong? The foundation of bamboo’s high strength-to-weight ratio can be attributed to the unique properties stemming from the natural structure of its fibers. Bamboo consists of an epidermis, vascular bundles, and parenchyma cells, all embedded by … Read more