Glass tile has become increasingly popular in American homes, showing up primarily on kitchen backsplashes and shower walls. Glass offers a surprising and beautiful alternative to other tile types, such as ceramic and porcelain. It can add accent to an otherwise static space and give...
Most people don’t think twice about putting their clothes in the dryer while running an errand or sleeping. We tend to forget that dryer fire is a real danger affecting thousands of Americans annually. Each year, dryers are responsible for over 15,000 fires. The fires usually...
Last week we looked at some of the basic terms that buyers need to be aware of when shopping for an oriental rug. This week we’ll look at the parts of a rug loom—the device used to make the beautiful oriental rugs we all enjoy—and...
Lots of homeowners wonder how often they should get their chimneys swept out. After all, here in Texas we don’t really use our chimneys too often. Our winters are short and usually not all that cold. Times for sitting by the fire are few and...
When picking out an oriental rug it’s easy to get confused by the terminology involved in the rug-marking process. So to help you out, we’ve put together a short list of terms that you’ll probably hear from oriental rug manufacturers and weavers. Warps – These are...