Sam Presnell of The Rug Gallery discusses how to clean rug and carpet stains caused by pets, including a new three-step process and cleaning recipe for tackling stubborn stains.

Creating rugs is an art as old as time. Sam  Presnell  from  The  Rug  Gallery  talks about how rug looms are used to create unique and beautiful designs either by hand or by machine. Listen  or read more to find out about the different types of rug looms.

Whether a rug is in adequate or worn condition, it can be repaired. The value of a rug is dependent upon its condition.  Sam  Presnell  from  The  Rug  Gallery  discusses  how to determine the condition of a rug. Listen  or read more to find out how to maintain or repair your rugs.

It's not easy to determine the age of a rug. The best way to learn how is to get out there and experience as many rugs as possible to learn to spot the differences. Sam  Presnell  from  The  Rug  Gallery  talks about how to determine a rug's age. Listen or read more to find out how experts age a rug.

How often your rug is cleaned depends on how well it's taken care of. Sam  Presnell  from  The  Rug  Gallery  discusses  how to know when it's time to get your rug professionally cleaned. Listen  or read more to find out if your rug is due for a cleaning.

Bamboo rugs are incredibly soft and are a beautiful addition to any home. But beware: bamboo rugs stain very easily and cannot be cleaned. Sam Presnell from The Rug Gallery discusses the upsides and downsides to owning a bamboo rug. Listen or read more to find out if a bamboo rug is right for your home.

Rugs placed in a heavily used living room must be durable to withstand the day-to-day foot traffic from the family, visitors and even pets. Sam Presnell from The Rug Gallery discusses how to choose the best rug for your home and lifestyle. Sam also dives into how to properly size a rug for your space, considering many manufacturers make rugs that are actually smaller than advertised. Listen or read more to find out about living room rugs.

Oriental rugs, especially those made of wool, are perfect for high-traffic kitchen areas. Sam Presnell from The Rug Gallery discusses how to choose the best rug and rug pad for your kitchen. Listen or read more to find out if an Oriental rug is right for your kitchen.

DIY carpet installation may not be the best way to save money. So many factors need to be taken into account in order to properly install a carpet in a large room, stairway or other unusual area of the home. Sam Presnell from The Rug Gallery discusses the risks and benefits of DIY carpet installation. Listen or read more to find out if you could install your own carpet.

Some of the most unique and valuable hand-knotted and hand-woven rugs come from one of the three major rug weaving centers in India. Sam Presnell, owner of the Rug Gallery, visited India this year to survey the newest trends in rugs. Listen or read more about Sam's 2017 rug buying trip!