Posted in Carpeting on Mar 8th, 2010 No Comments »
Your tired of walking up and down the stairs and listening to them squeak, you have no idea what’s causing this horrible noise, but you’re tired of it and it’s time to fix your squeaking stairs.I have been building stairs for so long, I can probably do them while I’m sleeping. The most common problem [...]
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Posted in Carpeting on Feb 28th, 2010 No Comments »
Your homes carpets deal with abuse on a daily basis. They have damaging foot traffic, spills, pets and a host of other factors to deal with. One factor that is overlooked is the damage that can be caused by candles. It may sound strange but candles can do a great deal of damage to your [...]
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Posted in Carpeting on Feb 20th, 2010 No Comments »
Carpet Mold is all around us and the first sign is the musty odor. If you are suffering from asthma and musty odors you may be susceptible to mold growing in your carpet and will need a clear way to kill mold in carpeting.In order to effectively kill mildew in carpeting, you will need to [...]
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Posted in Carpeting on Feb 17th, 2010 No Comments »
Adding carpet remnants to your living room can be perfect for preventing your existing carpet from getting damaged. A carpet remnant is considered to be any remaining strip of carpet that is left-over from your carpet-installation process; remnants will vary in size and shape. They are typically cut down to a specific size in order [...]
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Posted in Carpeting on Feb 12th, 2010 No Comments »
A lot of people know that carpets feel comfortable to lie-down on and provide a nice texture for your feet to walk on. However, you may not be aware of the fact that having a good carpet pad underneath your carpeting makes all the difference in the world in determining whether or not your carpeting [...]
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Posted in Carpeting on Feb 6th, 2010 No Comments »
My home office is in the basement. It’s a great space. About 700 square feet with workout area, den with couches and TV and a large desk with all my computer gear. CEO’s of large companies don’t have it so good.The problem is the moisture. My basement is considered dry. Never had a water problem. [...]
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Posted in Carpeting on Feb 2nd, 2010 No Comments »
Right now hardwood floors seem to be all the rage in home decor, but, surprisingly that doesn’t mean that carpeting is any less popular. Carpet has many advantages even in a home that has hardwood flooring. Particularly popular are area rugs, runners for stairs and even outdoor rugs.Area rugs are the most versatile type of [...]
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Posted in Carpeting on Jan 25th, 2010 No Comments »
I’ve seen my share of custom carpeted staircases and I’m always blown away by the final custom look that comes out of these unique installations. If you’ve ever considered the possibility of working with a rug fabricator who is familiar with adding a custom design to your staircase I have a few tips before you [...]
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Posted in Carpeting on Jan 17th, 2010 No Comments »
Having carpeting in your home can create a lot of work. Although it’s nice to feel the plushy softness under your feet, carpets do get dirty and worn under a lot of use. You can always clean them, but cleaning is hard on both you and your carpets. After going through numerous cleanings, you may [...]
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Posted in Carpeting on Jan 12th, 2010 No Comments »
One of the major home improvements people make is to change or upgrade their floors. Let’s face it: a good looking floor can add a lot of value to a home. On the other hand, an old, stained, grubby outdated floor can do a lot to bring down a home’s value.Carpets and hardwoods are among [...]
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