So This Is Christmas

Merry Christmas is such an infectious feeling I like to feel that way all year around.

So if you are visiting just before Christmas, just after Christmas or even here on Christmas day I am sure you will find something of interest for you and in the spirit of Christmas.

It may be said that Christmas is no longer a celebration but this must be spoken by people that have never had trouble closing their eyes on Christmas Eve in an expectation of what maybe left for them on the carpet under the tree.

I continue to look forward to the surprise on my Grandchild's faces to this day at Christmas events.

Merry Christmas - Merry Christmas - Merry Christmas

Wednesday, March 25, 2009

Troubled With An Unsightly Flooring? Area Rugs To The Rescue!

By Jed Fistler

Do you have a stained carpet? Are you suffering from a poorly done tile floor? How about a scratched and dull-looking wood flooring? Aren't you just dying to have a brand new floor just like the first time you moved into your house? Or if it's an old house, the somewhat flawless floor that you frequently see in your dreams? I sure do! The problem is, I'm only a tenant and have practically no right to redecorate as I please especially if the change I have in mind involves taking out the old flooring and installing a new one.

The best solution to all of the above problems is to use area rugs. Area rugs will cover imperfections on the floors as well as the walls. They are the one cure fix for just about anything that is wrong with your house and best of all; they do not come off like a cover up. On the contrary, area rugs give your house a touch of class.

Using area rugs on wood floors - If you have wood floors that are scratched and need to be refinished but do not have the time or the money to do so, or do not want to do so because you do not own the apartment, then you can use area rugs. They are ideal in that they will not only cover up the scratches, but will also look good on the floor. You will want to put down a special guard so that the area rug does not slip when you use it on a wooden floor, unless, of course, it is very large and heavy. In such a case, a guard is not necessary.

For wall-to-wall carpeting, an area rug will still prove itself useful for covering worn- out spots as well. Carpet is nice, but when added with stylish and colorful area rugs, the room will magically change itself. I often see places in neutral wall-to-wall carpeting. It looks neat and classic. Depending on your goal, you can use bright colored- rugs for a more cheerful look or dark colors for added sophistication. Monotone area rugs especially those in classic black, gray and red can give off a contemporary look to the room.

My bathroom has tile flooring. I've complained so many times of how poorly the tiles were placed. If super glue would work, I would have fixed the problem myself. Additionally, tiles are by nature cranky pieces that color themselves over time. I'm sure you've seen the familiar yellowish or brownish streaks showing up expectedly over the years. No amount of scrubbing, brushing and disinfecting can prevent this awful truth, just like we can't avoid wrinkles and sagging skin as we grow older. Area rugs prove to be angels of decors as they can disguise the stains and yellowing, and they can prevent further tile problems as they protect the frequented tiled areas.

If you are one of the many tenants who feel hopeless about their ugly flooring and is powerless to do anything (it's all up to the property owner), or have no budget for a major home-decorating project, this article surely helps you. Area rugs are made for you! They are not only functional items but aesthetic aids as well as they provide a very stylish touch to your home.

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