Regular maintenance is important since all rugs,including carpets wear out from the bottom. Grit and sand settle at the base of loop and pile constructions or lodge between the yarns of flat tapestry weaves, cutting fibers and wearing out the...more >>

Among all the paperwork involved with taking out a mortgage, it is very easy to let your mind wander and simply sign on the dotted line. But be careful, you should read through the loan documents. You have to ask...more >>

Most often it is the construction of an area rug that establishes its formality or informality. Rag, hooked and braided rugs are considered informal and casual, perfect for country settings. On the opposite end, Aubusson and Oriental rugs generally appear...more >>

In its friendliest, most congenial presentation an area rug fits under the front and back legs of the furniture in its focal area. The rug should fit under the front legs of all the pieces in the area at the...more >>

Improving a credit score does not happen overnight. Why? It's because most creditors only report to the bureaus once a month. But there are a few steps you can take right now to start cleaning up your credit blemishes and...more >>

Grout and caulk in a bathroom, especially around a tub, are both essential elements and must be maintained for they are barrier that keeps water from seeping into the walls. The smallest gaps allow water to sneak behind the tiles...more >>

Toilet bowl cleaners that sit in the tank help to disinfect a toilet and may ease the task of cleaning, but they don't really eliminate the need for regular scrubbing. Always make sure to clean the outside of the bowl...more >>

Enameled steel or cast iron tubs are tough and resistant to most chemicals. Enameled steel is resistant to chips than enameled cast iron. They can tolerate occasional scrubbing with a mildly abrasive cleanser.more >>

If you continually find puddles of water left on the bathroom floor after the morning rush of showers then you may want to reconsider replacing your shower curtain with a shower door. Here are some pros and cons of doing...more >>

Installing a grab bar is an easy way to make a bathroom safer - for all ages not just children, the handicapped and seniors. To ensure that the bar will support the weight of a person, both ends should be...more >>