A young German artist has designed a new carpet based on earth… Google Earth that is. David Hanauer’s new area rugs are printed with satellite images taken from Google Earth. Anyone who’s toured around Google Earth before can easily spot the suburban housing developments, highways, parking...
Chances are you might’ve heard of the term “carpetbaggers” before. Perhaps in a novel or way back in a high school U.S. history class. But do you know who the carpetbaggers really were? Or why they were called carpetbaggers at all? The term “carpetbaggers” first originated...
Wall-to-wall carpets are often blamed for causing indoor allergies and asthma. And there may be some truth to this… if you never ever clean your carpets. First and foremost, carpets don’t cause allergies, allergens cause allergies. Allergens are substances that the immune systems of certain people...
Carpeting or wood floors? It’s an age-old question for homeowners. But should it be? Below we’ve ranked our top 3 reasons why carpeting is often the better choice. 1. Less Noise – So it’s 8AM on a Saturday, you don’t have your alarm set, and you’re...
The living room is one of the most frequented areas of the house. Whether you’re watching Monday night football, reading a book or entertaining guests, the living room is probably where you’re headed. When choosing a carpet for your living room, you should keep the room’s...