Motel 6 Introduces Eco-Friendly Flooring to New Prototype
Motel 6 is using eco-friendly wood-effect laminate flooring in its new Phoenix Prototype and in property retrofits.

Lush, luxe bath
A circular tub with plenty of room for sharing as well as space on the apron for candles, flowers, and perhaps a pair of champagne glasses, seems to grow from the stone flooring. The plush round ottoman creates an easy synchronicity with multi-toned fringe adding a playful touch. Across the stone flooring, diamond inserts create an unexpected texture. Look inside the shower and you'll find this ...

Blake Products Reveals Its New FloorWrap Floor Protection for Builders and Flooring Contractors
A new floor protection product designed to protect floors during the construction process is hitting the market. Manufactured specifically for reducing damage from scratches and chips, this product will protect floors during all phases of construction. [PR.com - November 21, 2008]

Kitchen update offers options
If you're remodeling your kitchen, cabinets, appliances, countertops and flooring should all be considered, experts say.

Unsticking old carpet takes a lot of muscle
Bill Hibbs is the store manager for Home Depot in Fairview Heights. He has been in the home improvement business for more than 30 years. QUESTION: I would like to replace the flooring in my kitchen with glazed porcelain floor tile. Can you explain how to remove carpeting that has been glued down?

Renters, condo owners can take advantage of many Earth-friendly ideas
Environmentally conscious condo and apartment dwellers can't be blamed for feeling a bit, well, green over those living in detached homes, free to make just about any Earth-friendly renovations they like.

LCCAA requests building loan
CORRECTION: An earlier version of this story incorrectly said that Ted Kalo's flooring business had closed. It is not closed. Kalo continues to operate his business in a building next door.

LAURA ORTIZ: Research Lofts blend history, function
Research Lofts are high-end historic loft condos that range from 686 to 1,496 square feet and are base-priced from $133,100 to $279,000 in Detroit.

SlipNOT® Adds Safety to the New Jet Blue Terminal 5
SlipNOT® Metal Safety Flooring , the leader in slip resistant safety flooring products, has been specified by Gensler and Associates to provide non-slip stainless steel plate to Jet Blue?s Terminal 5 at John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) in New York City. The new terminal made its grand opening on Oct. 1, 2008 and is one of the first terminals to have been reconstructed at JFK ...

Rewards in W.L. burglary
Rewards have been posted in the case of a Nov. 11 theft from Milner-Rigsby Co. Limited, Rockland Flooring. The Elm Street business was burglarized at about 11 p.m. that day and thousands of dollars worth of property was stolen.

Reuse business is booming
Construction Junction flew in the face of retail rules when it opened the doors of a cold, dark warehouse under the 62nd Street bridge nine years ago.

BUSINESS NEWS: Home Depot reports profit decline
The Home Depot Inc., the nation's largest home improvement chain, said that its third-quarter profit sank by nearly a third as shoppers scaled back on everything from custom kitchens to lumber and flooring.

Christmas past on display at Winterthur
In this poor economy, it might be a nice diversion to see how the rich live during the holidays -- or used to live.

Wales brings innovation to Middle East at Big 5 2008
International Business Wales (IBW) is hosting a line-up of much needed creative products and services to bring a fresh dimension to this year's Big 5.

About Theo B. Price
The store will have its annual Christmas House next Sunday, Nov. 30, from 1 to 5 p.m., with local artists in attendance and holiday refreshments served, but this year it's special.

Take a look at new local fundraiser
The holiday shopping season is almost upon us. Like many others, I will be out early Friday morning, looking for deals and sales for Christmas.

Add Warmth to Your Home with Hardwood Floors over Radiant Heat
(ARA) - Hardwood floors add beauty, warmth and lasting value to any home. Combine that beauty and durability with the comfort, decorating freedom and the lower cost benefits of radiant heat, and you have a great combination. Add the overall environmental benefits and it is win-win all around.

White House 2009
WASHINGTON -- Michelle Obama says she wants the White House to feel full of energy.

Lake Woodlands Target store reopens
The Target store on Lake Woodlands Drive has reopened with a new look.

'Outrageous' Outdoor Spaces Start with Ceramic Tile
(ARA) - The latest rage in home improvement is an "outrage" - the new a.k.a. for the still-booming trend of expanding outdoor living spaces. Long gone are the days when homeowners were satisfied with a simple deck, a beat-up grill and some basic patio furniture.