Carpet installation is not always an easy do-it-yourself project. However, it can be done with the adequate time and know-how, as well as the correct carpet tools. You also need specialized carpet installation tools to accomplish the job of installing carpet with ease and efficiency. Also, you can always rent out some of the necessary …
No one likes to find any type of bug in their home but what do you do when you find one that is very small and you suspect it might be a big problem? There are two types of bugs that are found in homes across America in one type is more dangerous to humans …
If you have ever watched a carpet installation or ripped up carpet to it replace it, you saw that in addition to the carpeting, a layer of gray or yellow fabric laid beneath it. You saw the carpet underlayment, also called carpet padding or carpet pad. This padding or underlayment adds a carpet cushion beneath …
If you are considering adding new flooring options to your home, you may have seen a carpet remnant option pop up from time to time. But what exactly is a carpet remnant? All too often, people incorrectly believe that a carpet remnant is a piece of second-hand or sub-par quality carpeting that could not be …
Carpet beetles are tiny insects that can do extensive damage. As the name suggests, they can live in, and even feed on, carpet. Their diet is much more expansive though. They are known to eat clothing, furs, and other items in your home. A carpet beetle infestation can quickly turn into a nightmare. If you …
It’s a cold Christmas morning when your youngest child wakes you up to open presents. You can’t help but laugh as your feet hit the carpeted floor. He’s bouncing around uncontrollably, and you can only be thankful that his feet are warm on your thick cut-pile carpet. The next time you notice the carpet is …
Decorating your first home should bring you joy, not trepidation. You do not need to hire a home decorator, but you do need to understand a few essential basics of decorating to create a pleasing room. Renovating and remodeling also should bring enjoyment. After all, you create a new vibe for your home, one that …
Soundproofing your home or office lets you reduce exterior noise and contain interior noise. You can soundproof just one room of your home or office or every one of them. This option has become a more everyday undertaking than you might think. Many homes now include a home theater. Soundproofing this room makes logical sense. …
When you first get new carpeting, it’s so plush and beautiful but over time, it does not look that way any longer. Flat carpet will never look as good as fluffy carpet but for high traffic areas and stairways, it is very difficult to keep the carpet looking fresh and brand new. Fear not, though, …
We’re all guilty of trying to multi-task while brushing our teeth–anything to squeeze a few extra seconds out of our day. But when the gob of toothpaste leaps off the brush and onto the floor, you could end up wasting a good chunk of time trying to get it out. But all may not be …
Have you ever been lounging in your living room, feet on your cozy carpet when you get stung by an ant? At first, you pass it off as random. But then you get stung again. And so you look closer and to your horrified eyes, you see three dozen or more ants foraging for food …
You can probably relate to the following scenario: You have a small crowd gathered at your home for a ball game or family get-together. After your guests help themselves to heaping plates of food, it isn’t long before someone drops a hot ‘n’ spicy wing on the carpet. That stuff leaves a pretty obvious stain. …
Spills happen. Sometimes, though, stain removal can be challenging. It mainly depends on the type of stain it is. Whether you’re making dinner or a smoothie, sometimes a little is spilled on the carpet. The problem is, ingredients like turmeric can become a stubborn stain if the stain doesn’t get treated right away. Turmeric is …
Skunks typically don’t go around spraying people’s living rooms, but they do spray dogs. If you’ve ever had a skunk spray your dog and roll all over your carpet, then you know it smells just as bad as if the skunk sauntered in and did it himself. The smell is strong, musky, and deep. In …
It seems like some kind of Hollywood requirement that every movie and TV show set in the 1970s or 1960s must have shag carpeting in it somewhere. This is a look that you probably recognize instantly and spot easily. Shag carpeting is one of the most distinctive styles of floor covering available. Everyone’s seen it, …
The main question one must ask themselves when purchasing carpeting for a room, is “do I want to have the option of rolling around on this floor in a fitful glee?” or “do I not want to have the option of rolling around on this floor in a fitful glee?” Carpets have two different pile …
We’ve all been there. You are hosting friends and family at your home, having a great time, and suddenly someone spills some red wine onto your beautiful white carpet. Cue the record scratch as people stare horrifically at the stain. Luckily, by having a handy guide of how to eliminate stains from carpeting it is …
Many of us don’t know what carpet beetles are until we are exposed to them and find we need to combat these vile little pests to keep them out of our home. Because they are so tiny, it is often difficult to know that we have an infestation until it is in almost too late and …
In your morning rush, you drop your eyeshadow compact on the floor, dumping powdery, colorful clumps all over your light-colored carpet. Ladies, we’ve all been there. On more than one occasion, I have sprinkled my light-colored carpet with a beautiful shade of lavender eyeshadow. And while eyeshadow may help to accentuate the beauty of a …
If you have pets or kids, it’s only a matter of time before you’re faced with a mud stain in your carpet. Whether it’s tiny paws or tiny feet, they seem to have a knack for finding the stickiest of mud and tracking it inside, despite your fleeting plea to “Wipe your feet!” But when …