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...
In our second charity spotlight of the year, we’re taking a closer look at the San Antonio Food Bank, a nonprofit organization that provides meals for thousands of families around the San Antonio area. We’ve already talked quite a bit about the Food Bank this year,...
As it starts to get colder here in San Antonio, most of us can simply turn up our heaters. For families in Japan, however, that isn’t always an option. Japanese houses are notoriously cold in winter and central heating is considered something of a luxury. Instead,...
In comparison to flooding and power outages, mold damage may seem like a pretty minor issue. However, many home and business owners that were hit by Hurricane Sandy are discovering just how devastating mold can be. Thousands of homes in New York and New Jersey have...
Throughout the holiday season, we’ll be running a series of posts on this blog about various holiday messes that could put a kink in your festivities. This week, we’re looking at a Thanksgiving favorite: gravy. Gravy goes well with lots of stuff on the Thanksgiving menu...