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Tips and Articles

Caring for Antique Upholstery

Whether you own a beloved family heirloom or found an amazing piece, here is some basic cleaning and care information for your antique upholstered furniture.

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How to Clean and Protect Limestone Floors

Limestone floors are relatively easy to maintain but can become dull and dirty with time and use. Here are some tips to keep your floors looking their best.

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Taking the Mystery Out of Terrazzo

Understanding terrazzo, it’s history, and care will help direct design and maintenance choices wherever it may be found, from historic to modern spaces.

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Is Natural Stone Hard as a Rock?

The old idiom “hard as a rock…” has contributed to the formation of imprecise opinions about natural stone, which loses beauty without maintenance.

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Reasons to Eschew the Shoe

Removing your shoes indoors can prevent exposure to many pathogens. This is particularly important if you have babies and children playing on the carpets.

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Environmentally-Friendly Natural Stone

Fred Hueston, Chief Technical Director for surpHaces and Founder of Stone Forensics weighs in on whether natural stone is an environmentally friendly choice…

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What To Do About Fleas

Flea larvae in soil can easily be tracked in by your own pets, visiting pets, people, or contaminated items. This article tells you how to get rid of fleas.

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