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Tricks to Selecting Quality Carpeting
25, Sep 2011Selecting carpet may sound like it could be too technical for you to be able to handle, but really it can prove to be a cinch. Well, as long as you are not ashamed to pick up carpet and investigate it up close. Some might feel that they will look ridiculous doing so, but it [...]
Why Buy a Bunk Bed
6, Sep 2011Although bunk beds are sometimes associated with rather unsavoury situations (prison cells, army dormitories and youth hostels), they really are one of the best types of bed available for children. Bunk beds have decreased in popularity over the past few years, but as the economic situation worsened, many families found themselves trying to cut back [...]
Learning About the Little Known War Rugs
13, Jun 2011Now, while you might think that you are very knowledgeable about contemporary rugs, you might be surprised to find out that there is something called the Afghan war rug. At first glance you might think it is just another attractive hand made rug, but that is where you would be incorrect. These hand woven articles [...]
The Reality of What Lies Beneath Old Carpets
3, Apr 2011For those of you who are in the process of renovating a new living space, be prepared for what lurks underneath the old carpets you are preparing to rip up. Sure, you have visions of grandeur, like wooden floors in perfect condition, or well buffed terrazzo. But, lets get real here, their was a reason [...]
How to Choose the Shape of a Dining Room Rug
6, Jan 2011There is a common myth out there that if you are placing a rug underneath a dining room table that it should be the same shape as that table. This fallacy, which it is the proper way to go is seemingly supported by the fact that more round tables are located a top round rugs, [...]
Know a Good Deal When You See One
6, Dec 2010While I am in the flooring business, I also recognise that it is not necessary to always buy super high end products. There is definitely a time and place for everything, and you should never turn your nose up at a good deal. Apparently, this came as a great surprise to my son in law [...]
In this day and age, there is so much information available on the internet that it is sometimes difficult to tell what is really useful and what is not. While I heard from my competitors that they were finding reasonable pricing on flooring staples, I hesitated. So, you can imagine my surprise when I came [...]
What to Look For When Buying a Rug
2, Apr 2010Whether it is a traditional or contemporary rug, it can truly impact the overall look, and feel of your room. Once you decide to make the purchase of a rug that you love, you will want to keep it for many years to come. Therefore, you will want to be certain that you are buying [...]
In the past, a spill on carpet could have proven to be a major calamity. Aside from the introduction of some amazingly potent cleaning products and instruments, there have been great improvements in the carpet technology itself. This creates just one more reason that wall to wall carpeting continues to be so popular. Though the [...]