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4 Tips for keeping your home clean, warm and cozy this fall and winter

We hate to be the bearer of bad news, but summer is coming to an end. That means it’s time to bust out those fuzzy socks and start preparing your home for the cooler months. There’s nothing better than coming home after a long day out in the cold, firing up the heating, and planting yourself in front of the TV. At the same time, there’s nothing worse than seeing your inflated heating bill at the end of the winter...

Summer bbq's - food, family and flooring

Summer bbq's - food, family and flooring

The days are longer, the weather is warmer, and the kids are out of school. You know what that means. It’s time to fire up those BBQs and start planning those pool parties, because summer is officially upon us. More food. More family time. More fun, right? Not necessarily for your floors. There’s a lot to consider when purchasing flooring. Aesthetics are usually near the top of the list, and rightfully so. After all, you’re going to see your floors every single day — as are your guests. So, you better make sure you like the way they look ...

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Decorating hallways

When decorating our homes we often pass right over the hallways, but a beautifully decorated hallway can do so much for your home. There are so many different options when it comes to decorating your hallways, you can transform them to almost anything when you have just enough space. All you need are a few […]

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Do you make these 7 area rug mistakes?

How savvy are you with your area rug decorating? Do you have the skills and know-how to use area rugs effectively in your home décor? Check your area rugs with these seven common mistakes to see how well you are covered. 1. Are your rugs too small? The most common area rug mistake is using […]

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How to involve your teen in redecorating their room

It seems like just yesterday you were decorating the nursery. Now your child is nearly grown and has outgrown the childhood bedroom. It’s time for redecorating. With some creativity and collaboration, this can be a fun and rewarding event for both of you. But before you start throwing things away and your teen begins taping […]

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Easy home redecorating tips using area rugs

Updating your home with area rugs is a fast, easy way to enhance the beauty, style and functionality of your living spaces. No demolition or construction is needed and no mess created. You also won’t need to break your budget as you pick out some new area rugs. Here are some ideas to get you […]

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Making your home welcoming and comfortable with area rugs

Adding area rugs to rooms in your home will not only enhance the beauty of your living space, but it will also increase comfort.  Both you and your guests will find that area rugs give a soft and unique aesthetic touch that creates a flow within the space.  Since they are available in so many […]

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Accentuate your space with an area rug

Area rugs sometimes act as the perfect accent piece that ties a room together. Sometimes used as a statement piece instead of the more conventional choice of a statue or furniture pieces. Thanks to rambunctious children and pets, area rugs could also be a necessity: a simple and stylish way to cover that spot on the […]

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How to save your new area rug from an unsightly stain

Nothing stings more than discovering an unpleasant stain on your brand new area rug. Whether the glaring mark came from your pet, your child, or even your spouse, cleaning up the mess and saving your beautiful rug doesn’t have to feel like a hopeless endeavor. Employing the following stain removal techniques can restore your carpeting […]

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Cool ways to use traditional rugs

If you’ve condemned your rug to a boring, predictable life in the living room, you may be selling that traditional rug a bit short. Did you know that a treasured traditional carpet can find new elegance with a few adjustments to your decor? Although this rug is beautiful on it’s own, with its floral borders […]

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A look at braided area rugs

The most typically American area rug – the one that says home and comfort immediately on entering a room – is the traditional oval braided rug. How did these simple but unique rugs come to be such a staple in American decor?Braided rugs got their start in the late 1700s for the most pragmatic of […]