Every March and April, people around the world push up their sleeves and give their home a major once-over—it’s the annual rite of passage we like to call spring cleaning. Many of us use this time to catch up on the tough tasks we can’t fit into our weekly cleaning routines(like cleaning those ceiling fans). … Read more
Smell is the most primitive of the five senses and is more powerful than we think. The fra-grances of food enhance our sense of taste. Pleasant scents create a feeling of calm and con-tentment, while unpleasant ones may be a cause for alarm. Unfamiliar odors can create anxi-ety, especially when the source is unknown. The … Read more
Considering giving your home a facelift: If you are thinking about tile flooring, many homeowners simply don’t know which is the best choice of material for their project. Be it a kitchen remodel, bath renovation or new tile installation in the foyer, family room, or laundry room, howowners spend a great deal of time deciding … Read more
You may not know this, but cotton is the most popular fiber in the world. Why? Because it’s durable, easily dyed, absorbent, soft and comfortable to the touch. These characteristics make it the fabric of choice for clothing, towels, bedding and more. We are not the first people to recognize the virtures of this versatile … Read more