By Mary Carol Garrity

Rugs are like artwork — they have to speak to you. Don't be in a hurry or settle for second best just to get something down on the floor. (SHNS photo courtesy Nell Hill's Style at Home.)

Feb. 26, 2007 — The day we moved into our 130-year-old money pit, my husband, Dan, and I went crazy stripping away the old, worn trappings that covered the marvelous bones of our house. One morning I awoke to find Dan ripping up the ancient carpet to see what was underneath. We struck gold by unearthing wonderful hardwood flooring. But now we had a new challenge: finding a fleet of area rugs to warm up and pull together each room.

Unless you run into one heck of a sale, area rugs can be a hefty investment. For that reason, once you select a rug, you're likely to keep it forever. Since you and your rugs will be married for life, you need to be careful selecting them. Here are a few tips you can use to find rugs that will absolutely floor you.

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