We’re big fans of improving your home on a budget, and a lot of times, that means doing the work yourself rather than spending a lot of money on a contractor or other professional. Sometimes, though, the work is complicated enough or dangerous enough that you shouldn’t attempt it without some serious know-how. Here are…
Holes in your carpet are very annoying — they stand out like a sore thumb, and while you can try to repair them yourself with patches or crocheting, the repair is still noticeable until you fix the whole carpet. Here are some common causes of holes in carpets and how to avoid them. Dogs Sometimes…
If you’ve got kids or pets in your home, chances are your carpets have seen their share of messes. Some of them are simple to clean up — dust and water can be blotted and vacuumed. Unfortunately, that’s probably not the worst kind of stain you’ll have to deal with. Bodily fluids can cause much…
If your only priority was durability, your whole home would be surfaced in laminate flooring or ceramic tile. But that wouldn’t be warm, comfortable, or especially stylish. Carpet is much more luxurious, but it’s a delicate balance between durability and comfort. Kids and pets will put your carpets through the wringer, from spilled food and…