are there any really big rugs that wont break the bank but wont fall apart quick?
At Target, the smallest area rugs are usually 5 x 7 ft, and the price starts at around $100. An 8 x 11 ft is around 3 times more. Even a runner (2 x 7 ft) will run a little over $70. You may be able to find a few that are cheap, but you get what you pay for. As to the rug falling apart, that is a matter of regular vacuuming. Grit that tracks in on the bottom of your shoes and gets into your carpet abraids the rug fibers, eventually causing them to break.
I've had good luck with rugs at Ikea. The one that we have in our living room has been with us for about 7 years now, and it's not wearing at all. And that's saying a lot because there are five people, four cats, and a large dog in our household. My mother-in-law got a nice, good-sized area rug recently at Home Depot. They get in a different assortment at each store, and you can frequently find them for well under $100. I hope that helps. Good luck!
