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Save Money and Hardwood Trees - 3 Smart Ways to Bring Bamboo Into Your Home
Mon 21 Sep 2009 - 11:20
Save Money and Hardwood Trees - 3 Smart Ways to Bring Bamboo Into Your Home
By [http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Marie_M_Jones]Marie M Jones
The exotic allure of bamboo has long pleased the eyes with its towering beauty. And if you are fortunate to be near a stand of bamboo on a breezy day, you will enjoy hearing the movement of the branches make the sound of an old, creaking wooden boat.
No longer just to enjoy outdoors, this highly versatile giant grass is becoming commonplace indoors, too. You will see why it is smart to bring bamboo into your home.
Since bamboo is the fastest growing of the woody plants, it is Eco friendly and highly sustainable. After harvest, new growth appears very quickly from underground rhizomes and is again ready for harvest in 5-7 years. Much quicker than the 50 - 100 years that hardwoods need!
The first smart way to use this hardy grass is to expand on the idea of bamboo flooring, which has been used for some time, and move into the kitchen. Bamboo is now being used for kitchen cabinetry, cutting boards and counter tops. Surprisingly, bamboo is 15% stronger than maple, and much less expensive.
Secondly, bamboo offers benefits in the bathroom. Bamboo is naturally anti-fungal and anti-bacterial. Fibers made from this amazing plant retain those qualities. This makes it ideal for bath towels, bath mats, shower curtains, robes and even slippers.
And finally, bamboo sheets are a sprouting up on our beds and are softer and more luxurious than silk. The weave is strong, absorbent, free of irritants and long lasting. Super comfortable bed linens encourage good sleep and sweet dreams!
Enjoy the beauty of versatile and sustainable bamboo indoors as well as outdoors. You will be doing a good thing for yourself and our planet.
Marie Jones has worked as a teacher, Realtor, internet marketer and is a life-long learner. Interests include friends and family, home and design, wellness, as well as new technology. http://www.SmartLadiesOver40.com
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