Buying residential carpet isn’t something a homeowner does all the time. Carpet doesn’t come with an expiration date when you install it, nor does it give off a warning signal when it’s reaching end of life. But there are signs that it might be time to replace your carpet. Stains, odors, threadbare areas, and stretch...
Have you ever wondered why carpet is as thick and plush as it is? It isn’t by accident. Imagine a carpet with a few scraggly fibers sticking up. You wouldn’t want that in your home. When you purchase new carpet, you expect a certain quality. That’s why, over time, rules and regulations started filtering into...
When it’s time to replace your flooring, you have many different options. You can simply replace your current flooring with something similar. Or you have the option to change it up and install something different. If you have an older home filled with carpet, you might be eyeing hardwoods. After all, you can’t pick up...
Sure, it’s important how a carpet looks. You want it to be beautiful, and to add the “wow” factor to your room. But equally important is carpet quality. If it isn’t made well, it won’t perform well over the lifespan of the carpet. Carpet quality comes from a variety of factors, including how well the...
When it’s time to choose the right carpet for your home, where do you start? It’s a major undertaking. Because carpet has the biggest impact on how your room looks and feels, it’s important to take the time and get it right. It can last for years – a very long time if you don’t...
Carpet is one of the most controversial flooring types within the industry. On the one hand, you’ll find a lot of people touting how bad carpets are. They can trap pollutants like dust mites, dirt, pet dander, particles, mildew, even mold. Toxic chemicals and gases in the air can settle into carpet fibers or on...
Remember when you first installed new carpet? Your rooms looked new. They made you smile whenever you walked inside. They added color and pizzazz. They helped you define your decor, and add personality to your room. And then things changed. A stain here. Pulled fibers there. Threadbare over here. And damage over there. Yep, your...
What do you think of when dreaming about the perfect home? Do you see a gourmet kitchen? A family room where everyone wants to hang out? Cozy bedrooms that allow you to snuggle down for some quality alone time? The base for all that coziness starts at the bottom – with your flooring. What do...
You walk into your room. The contractors have been there all day. You’re excited about the color. You can’t wait to start decorating. Yet there’s still one question left to think about. How well did the carpet installation process go? Because it’s important to choose your carpet’s color wisely. It’s equally important to buy based...