You’ll put a lot of time and energy into picking the perfect carpet — color, material, carpet style, stain resistance, durability, and so on. But what about what’s underneath your carpet? Carpet padding is the unsung hero of your flooring, and it can make a huge difference to the comfort, durability, and appearance of your…
We love cats, and we love carpet! But not all carpet is equal, and not all of it plays nice with our furry friends. Which carpets will hold up best to the wear and tear from a cat? And which will your cat like best? Make Sure Your Cat Has a Litter Box This one…
We love our furry friends, but they can be a lot of work! They can also be hard on your upholstery, furniture, and flooring. Of course, if all we cared about was stain resistance, we’d cover all our floors in non-porous tile, but you don’t want your home to look like a commercial kitchen. So…
Everyone knows that carpet is the most comfortable flooring surface for kids to play on. From infant hands and knees to rambunctious ten-year-olds, a nicely padded carpet will save your kids from a lot of bumps and bruises. But sometimes, kids aren’t always as kind to your carpets as the carpets are to them. Spilled…
So you’re selling a house that your clients have been living in for the last 15 years, and you want to get the best price. Your clients are on board with a fresh coat of paint and new fixtures and appliances in the kitchen, but they’re digging their heels in when it comes to tearing…
Choosing a carpet can be difficult — you want it to be comfortable enough to walk around on, attractive enough to go with your furniture, and durable enough to last ten years or more. As if that weren’t enough, there are hundreds of options to choose from, including fiber, material, pattern, texture, and style. It…
In recent years, the popularity of natural carpet fibers has been on the rise. Many consumers are becoming more concerned about the environment, and the plastics that go into most carpet materials aren’t as friendly on the environment as they’d like. There are lots of options for natural fibers when it comes to carpet, including…
Mold in your home is a serious problem, and it’s even more serious when it comes to your carpets. Black mold and other types of mold can release spores that aggravate allergic reactions, prompt asthma attacks, and even pose a health threat to people and pets. It can also degrade the fibers of your carpet,…
Dog owners often have to make a tradeoff between a home that’s decorated exactly the way they want it and a home that’s set to accommodate dogs. Investing in gates to keep dogs off of stairs, moving fragile vases off low coffee tables, and getting rid of patchwork rugs for fear of destructive toenails are…
Spring is here! Unless you live in Colorado, in which case it might still snow a few more times. But with spring comes a whole new set of challenges when it comes to keeping your carpets clean. People start to go outside more, hiking and playing sports as the weather gets warmer. Trees bud and…