When Robert J. Benjamin left northwestern Persia for the United States as a teenager, he had his sights set on the American dream. Born in 1896 in a city now known as Urmia, a trading center with ancient roots that reach back to the 9th century, he was determined to reinvent himself as a...
If you've always dreamt of a home with spaces designed just for the expression of your creativity, now may be the time to make those plans a reality. Whether you want to remodel your current home or build a new residence that includes a special-purpose room, pay special attention to the flooring you choose....
Supply-chain shortages have increased delays in fulfilling orders for new flooring. Does that mean you should forget about renovating your home? Of course not, but it does mean that your order make take a bit longer to fulfill than it would have a year ago. A long list of factors has combined to produce...
Whether your sunroom really is a sunroom, or whether it's actually a three-season room or enclosed porch, you want to outfit it with an attractive floor that's as functional as it is enjoyable. The differences among these three distinct room types actually determine what makes practical sense underfoot. Types of sunny spaces True sunrooms are regular...
New flooring can transform your home and make it all the more enjoyable as a living space. Obviously, this isn't an overnight project, like adding plants to your deck or buying new doormats. You'll achieve your best results if you plan ahead – and you'll enhance your plan if you make sure to include...
Hardwood flooring is not only beautiful, it is one of the best investments you can make for your home. It is durable and never goes out of style. With proper care, your hardwood floor should last for decades. Hardwood flooring grows more attractive as it ages and its depth of color will deepen with...
Your hardwood floor is an investment in your home. Its natural beauty will grow over time but only if you take the time to properly care for your hardwood floor. Don't worry, hardwood floors aren't high maintenance! There are a few simple things you can do regularly to keep them at looking their best.Do...
Properly maintaining your floor is the most important thing you can do to protect your flooring investment and keep your floor looking like new. Tile floors - as with many hard surface floor choices - are pretty easy to clean and maintain. That doesn't mean they can be ignored however. If you don't keep...
Maintaining your carpet does more than just keep up its appearance - it make a significant difference in how long your carpet will last. Proper carpet care helps protect your flooring investment. Here are our best three carpet care tips.1. Vacuum properly. Use the crevice attachment and vacuum the edges of your room before...
Wine... greasy pizza... pet accidents... ink... these words alone can strike fear in the hearts of a carpet owner. Yet at one time or another, we're all likely to find one of them spilled onto our beautiful carpet. Moving the furniture to hide the stain probably isn't the best option. Let's look at some...
