Lots of homeowners today don’t remember when shag carpeting was in its heyday. But those of us who owned homes in the '70s or grew up playing on shag carpets probably have some fond memories of the soft, cushiony flooring. What shag carpeting lacks in aesthetic...

Oftentimes, new cat owners have trouble managing their feline friend’s scratching habits. And a cat that scratches without any restraints can tear up a house pretty quickly. Below we’ve laid out a few tips on how to control scratching in your home. 1) Purchase at least...

Attention all you die-hard Texans, did you know that you can order a Texas-shaped area rug? Not sure if you believe us? Visit http://www.artincarpet.com/Pages/statestore.html for more info. Texas isn’t the only state available for your living room floor though. In fact, artincarpet.com offers cutouts of most...

Your home isn’t the only place that needs an occasional remodel. During the Senate’s five-week recess, crews are working steadily to prepare the Senate chamber for the next election cycle. Originally, they planned on simply replacing the threadbare carpet with new material of the same design....

We don’t often think about who invented our household appliances or how they came up with the original ideas. Though we use blenders, microwaves and refrigerators on an almost daily basis, we probably don’t know where they came from. At Steamer’s we got a bit curious...