Architecture firm MVRDV has blanketed the square outside Bangkok's city hall with a giant woven floor mat made from recycled ...

The carpet in your car has to endure a lot. It’s not just getting in and out, and everything you track in with you, bu ...

Ball Arena will feature six mats during its state wrestling finals on Saturday and the tournament has 12 mats for its ...

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Are you paying attention to your pelvic floor health? The pelvic floor is a group of muscles and nerves that form a "supportive hammock" from the back, through the tailbone, lower abdominal area ...

Nearly 75% of swab samples taken from fitness equipment such as dumbbells, treadmills and exercise mats tested positive for Staphylococcus aureus, according to a 2018 study in the Journal of ...

Unique floor tile designs are the best way to add an element of visual interest to your home. Their intricate designs and vibrant colour combinations are sure to bring out a certain sense of ...

I'd never felt drawn to the floor. On my list of comfortable resting surfaces, I've consistently ranked it below an air mattress and only slightly above a row of airport chairs. Accordingly ...

“Buyers are now tending to go toward more traditional floor plans because of reasons like privacy, sound control and the desire for designated areas.” But it’s not just a symptom of the ...

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