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 ...

There’s nothing that pulls a room together better than a beautiful area rug. Whether you go big with a room-sized rug or place a few coordinating rugs in key places, a rug lends that cozy sense of ...

A decade ago, inventor Jeneva Bell launched a startup called Ruggable that seemed radical at the time: A rug brand with products that you could throw in your home washing machine when they got dirty.

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 ...

You can find great rugs at estate sales but they're often quite dingy. Freshen up an old rug with a simple salt wash to brighten colors and get rid of grime. Photo by Back Garage. DIY blog DIYLife has ...

A stubborn stain on your massive living room rug no longer requires the help of professional cleaners—never mind rejiggering your furniture to cover it up. That’s the promise of washable rugs, a ...