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Problems with Leather Rugs

Problems with Leather Rugs

Leather rugs are not for everyone. If you dislike the idea of using real animal hides and are thinking about becoming vegan or vegetarian then a cowhide rug is the last thing you will want to see displayed on your living room floor. But for everyone else they can be a great way to add texture and interest to a plain room. Each one is subtly different and unique to you and they add both comfort and beauty. Having said that, there can be problems. The main issues occur when you don’t know exactly which kind of rug to choose or when you don’t look after your rug. Read more on Problems with Leather Rugs… [...more]

Decorating, Interior Design

Floors for the Basement

Floors for the Basement

A basement can be a damp, musty and unappealing area and when you want to use it for additional living space the first thing you might think about is replacing the flooring. If there is already carpet or linoleum on the floor the first thing to do is to pull it up and check to see what the condition of the concrete floor underneath is like. Before you even think about putting down new flooring the concrete floor needs to be clean, dry and free from cracks or damaged areas. Read more on Floors for the Basement… [...more]

Construction, Do It Yourself, Landscaping