Silk is a natural protein fiber, some forms of which can be woven into textiles.  The protein fiber of silk is composed mainly of fibroin [...]

Nylon was the first synthetic fiber made.   Nylon was developed in the 1930s by scientists at Du Pont, headed by an American chemist Wallace Hume [...]

Olefin and polypropylene are two names for the second-most widely used carpet fiber after nylon. Olefin is not as durable as nylon but less expensive [...]

What is this?  Viscose is a fiber made from regenerated wood cellulose. Viscose rayon is structurally similar to cotton, which is almost pure cellulose.  Making [...]

Choosing the right color for your carpets can be a very difficult task in decorating your home.  There are so many choses in picking the [...]

We all love our teeth clean and shiny but who would have guessed that a little tube of toothpaste has many other uses besides keeping [...]

There are many uses for vinegar in our cooking, but vinegar can also be used to help in our everyday chores around the house. Many [...]

Our beloved four-legged friends we love so dearly are always bringing in pesky litter critters.  Most of the fleas come in by warm blooded animals [...]