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Accentuate your space with an area rug

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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 piece. 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

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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

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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 its own, with its floral borders…

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A look at braided area rugs

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The most typically American area rug – the one that says home and comfort immediately upon 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 reasons: warmth. Putting…

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

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Starting to dread those cold nights and inflated heating bills? From rearranging your furniture to laying down rugs, there are steps you can take to heat your home for less as temperatures start to drop. We hate to be the bearer of bad news, but summer is coming to an end. That means it’s time…

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Summer BBQ’s – Food, Family and Flooring

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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…

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Decorating Hallways

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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 into 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?

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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 a rug…

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How to involve your teen in redecorating their room

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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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