Washing a rug in a washing machine can save time and effort, but it’s not as simple as tossing it in and pressing start. Rugs come in various materials and sizes, and each type requires specific care ...

My neighbor is moving and gave me her 8-by-12-foot Persian rug. She says it needs to be cleaned. I found out it might cost $500 or more to have it professionally cleaned, and I might not even like the ...

Regardless of whether you’ve placed your area rug in a high-traffic or low-traffic spot, it’s important to clean it regularly to prevent dust, grime, and dirt accumulation. Below, we’ve asked a home ...

A pressure washer can help you quickly clean large areas of all kinds of hard outdoor surfaces. You can use a pressure washer to spray off a wooden deck, siding, a car or a concrete surface such as a ...

The products or services listed have been independently tested by our journalists. We earn a commission from the affiliate links in this article. Read more > Pressure washers have endless uses, from ...

We'd argue that one of the easiest ways to pull a room together is to throw a stunning rug center-stage and let it take ...

Barbara has written professionally for more than two decades. In the past five years, she has specialized in creating real estate and home improvement content. Besides writing for Forbes Home, she ...

I used to think vacuuming my area rug was as simple as flipping the switch and going to town—until I noticed the edges looking a little worse for wear. At first, I chalked it up to normal wear and ...