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Learning About the Little Known War Rugs
13 Jun2011
Now, 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 [...]
Homes are the place where many people want to express their individuality. One way to achieve this quest is through the selection of furniture. Here one can show a fondness for a particular time period, or even current trends. For example, a homeowner that is an admirer of the beach look might opt for oak [...]
All too many homeowners believe that underfloor heating is completely maintenance free. The reality of it is there are a couple of steps that underfloor heating owners should go through annually to keep things in tip top, functioning shape. So, here they are for you to keep handy for the next birthday of your installation. [...]
Frequently, people building homes or renovating them put their attention on everything other than the designer flooring that they should be focused upon. The planning for many other things seem to creep in and take over. The downside to this, other than the fact that procrastination will hold things up, is how people tend to [...]
The Reality of What Lies Beneath Old Carpets
3 Apr2011
For 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 [...]
All You Want to Know About Sprung Flooring
2 Mar2011
You may or may not be familiar with the term sprung flooring. This particular type of special floor design is a floating floor that is made to reduce noise, or vibrations. Often it can come in handy in housing structures that are multilevel. A reduction in noise can be critical in some scenarios. In fact, [...]
I have said it before, and I will say it again, underfloor heating can be a tricky thing to get right if you are not a consummate professional. Case in point, we had a gentleman contact us this week regarding the heating system that another company installed when the house was built just last year. [...]
The Tool to Make Your Designer Floors Pop
18 Jan2011
There is one thing that instantly comes to mind that can be paired with designer flooring to make it even more spectacular. It is the very thing that frames the floor and therefore brings it into strict focus. You may be surprised to know that it is nothing new, in fact it is quite a [...]
How to Choose the Shape of a Dining Room Rug
6 Jan2011
There 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, [...]
In some areas it can take years for a new home to completely dry out. In some situations the dampness found within a new house is more noticeable than others. In the instances where the water being retained is actually felt in the air, underfloor heating can prove to be a tremendous help. Underfloor heating [...]