Whether you’re planning on installing new carpeting or you want to put a fresh coat of paint on the walls, there are a lot of factors that you’ll want to take into consideration to ensure the best results. One factor…
How Do I Know if I Need Underlayment?
Installing a new flooring system in your home is one of the best ways to increase your property value and change the visual aesthetic of the rooms. Most homeowners don’t understand the structure of a flooring system. Its layers of…
Flooring Trends: Is Carpet Making a Comeback?
Is Carpet making a comeback? Yes! It’s all too common in the world of interior design and decoration for trends to come and go. What was once popular might fade into obscurity just to resurface a few years later with…
Best Flooring for Allergies: Hardwood Floors or Carpet?
Durability, cost, and appearance are the key factors most people take into account when choosing new flooring. Moisture resistance, fire resistance, and cleanliness also feature on the list, but much lower down. Things are different for the 50 million Americans…
What is a Good Carpet Padding Thickness?
Of all the different flooring materials, carpet is by far the most popular. Carpet is available in a wide assortment of styles, colors, and textures, provides cushioning, adds warmth, has insulating qualities, and can even cancel out noises. Plus, carpet…
What Do I Need to Know About Pulling Up Carpet?
Have you recently moved into a new home? Are you getting ready to sell? Do you simply crave a change? Carpets may give a home a lovely warm feel and provide a layer of insulation, but nobody likes dated, stained,…
Nylon vs Polyester Carpet
Carpet flooring has more than a few distinct advantages. You can look forward to warmth, better insulation (lower energy costs), and excellent soundproofing when you choose carpets. Carpets are also safer for young children and senior citizens because they offer…
Does Carpet Keep Your House Warmer in the Winter?
Winter is oftentimes the most expensive time of the year for your utility bills. This is because of the amount of heat loss that a home undergoes through the winter months. Your heating system will then compensate by warming up…
How do You Deal with Carpet and Pets?
There’s nothing better than the love of a furry friend. However, for pet owners with carpeting, keeping your house clean can be a real challenge. Muddy paws, pet hair, dander, accidents, and claws are just some of the reasons why…
Carpet Cleaning Versus Replacement
Of all the different types of flooring materials, carpeting is the most popular. It’s easy to see why, as there are so many different styles and colors of carpet to choose from. Not to mention, carpeting provides warmth, absorbs sound,…