Even though the cold weather still surrounds us, the feeling of spring is in the air. The urge to freshen up living spaces is running through my creative bones. Finding ways to update and create a new ...

Tufting rugs have become incredibly popular. Fiber artist and maker of tufted rugs, Trish Andersen had made a colorful stair runner that looked like paint drippings. In 2019, she posted an image of ...

The art of rug making is extremely physically demanding, requiring hands-on work that can take a toll on the body. Local rug maker Tim Eads learned to tuft rugs six and half years ago with a handheld ...

A few steps down from the Lincoln Avenue sidewalk is the new rug shop owned by Sharla Meyer. Lera Rugs evolved out of Meyer selling rugs at craft shows around the Midwest this past summer. Now Meyer ...

During the pandemic, various throwback artisanal activities suddenly rose in popularity, presumably hearkening back to a simpler, more wholesome era when people slowly, carefully made things by hand ...

Love and laughter are key to any beautifully handmade rug. With every thread of yarn or wool pulled through a stiff woven backing, creative-type women chat about their families and current events over ...

In 2017, 3.4 million tons of rugs and carpet sat in US landfills, 2,500 tons from that year alone. Nearly 74% of all rugs and carpet end up in landfills at the end of their lives, which means that ...

An entryway rug can bring a pop of color and pattern, but it can also be a functional addition. A rug protects your floors, and comfort-wise, it adds a warm and cozy layer underfoot. An entryway is a ...

Lifestyle content creator Nolan White, of Montreal, wouldn’t drill a TV mount into the wall of his new living room. Instead, he opted for an industrial cable mount, the likes of which are often found ...