"Great is the art of beginning, but greater the art is of ending." Longfellow (1807--1882), American poet and professor, "Elegiac Verse" (1881) Everybody loves hardwood floors, tile floors and even ...

“Our lives are not totally random. We make commitments, we cause things to happen.” — Wendy Wasserstein (1950-2006), American Playwright, “The Messiah,” “Bachelor Girls” We certainly do cause things ...

The Standard's journalism is supported by our readers. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Summer is on its way and that means getting the garden ready to ...

Recently I spent an afternoon with a friend, and we got onto the topic of rugs. We were both in need of an area rug update, ...

In case you can't tell, we're very excited about summer 2022. We're investing in garden furniture, from fire pits to those cosy-looking egg chairs and while the barbecue is en route, we're learning ...

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Vintage imported rugs have a certain allure modern rugs can't compete with. Check out this stunning Middle Eastern design that adds a luxe touch to any room.

When it comes to home surfaces, carpets and area rugs take more than their fair share of wear and tear. Pets and humans track dirt, water and germs back and forth over them all day, every day, and ...

Do you know what’s lurking in your area rugs? You probably don’t want to. Many are designed to hide your dirt, dust and dander, and they do a brilliant job. Part of the reason I picked the 10-foot by ...