Thinking of bringing a new puppy into your life? Nothing can bring more fun (and disruption) than a new bundle of joy. Of course, your new carpet might not agree. Let’s face it; puppies and carpeting don’t mix. Puppies can quickly damage your carpet in many ways, including: Tracking in dirt and mud everytime they...
Carpeting. It’s something we take for granted until something happens. Maybe your child spills chocolate ice cream on the floor. Or a guest drops a glass of red wine. Suddenly all of your attention moves to your flooring. Now what? A quick search will bring up a plethora of ideas on what to do next. ...
What’s the best carpet for your home? That depends. Do you have kids? Do you have pets? How much foot traffic does your carpet receive each day? Selecting carpet fiber determines how long your new carpet will last. It controls how easily it is to maintain, clean, and ultimately how much it will cost you...
As homeowners, we’re always looking for great deals. Why pay full price when you can get something on sale? That said, some decisions are more important than others when it comes to upgrading your home. A sale on paint? Sure, why not? You know the gallon you bring home meets certain standards. But what about...
What do you do when you have ugly carpet in place, and there isn’t a possibility of having it removed? Cover it up This may seem obvious, but it is a step many overlook. Have you seen the rugs available to consumers? Whatever your style or taste, there is an area rug for you. Measure...
If you or a family member suffers from allergies, you may be tempted to remove the carpets from your home. Some carpeting can trigger allergic reactions. But if you love carpet for its warmth and softness, there are choices for you. Look At The Fiber Even though hypoallergenic carpeting won’t entirely eliminate allergens, it will...
If you have asthma, you look for ways to reduce your symptoms. And chances are you’ve looked down at the floor a time or two, wondering how it impacts your health. The key may be in what the flooring is made of rather than a specific type of flooring. The more conscious you are about...
Ready to change your room this year? One of the most difficult components of decorating can be deciding on new carpet. There are so many decisions to make: style or carpet, fiber type, pattern, quality, price, and finally, color. Color is often the most difficult choice because it can be tough to visualize the color...
If you or someone in your home is prone to allergies, you might choose to look at hypoallergenic carpet as a flooring option. If you do a quick search for “hypoallergenic carpet”, you’ll find a variety of articles doubting the claim. While carpet companies want you to believe carpeting can, in fact, be hypoallergenic, you’ll...