☰ Menu ScheduleIn-Person or Virtual VisitIn the winter, staying warm in your home is close to the top of your priority list. Coming in from the cold outside into a house that isn’t cozy is no fun at all, whether it’s just you or whether you’re having guests over. If you’re a realtor and you’re showing a house it’s even…
Read MoreWinter is just getting started! Cold temperatures, short days, long nights, and messy streets are still ahead, and it’s best to make sure your home is prepared for the winter. Here are a few tips to make sure your home stays warm, cozy, and protected. 1. Replace Your Carpets No, you don’t have to replace…
Read MoreWhen you’re renovating or flipping a home, there are a seemingly endless number of decisions to make. Paint colors, appliances, drawer pulls, bathroom fixtures, wall sconces, and so on and so on. Carpet is no different. Carpets come in so many styles, textures, colors, materials, and patterns that it can be overwhelming — especially if…
Read MoreIt’s a new year! That means going through your closets for clothes you don’t wear anymore and tackling renovation projects around the house. We recommend that you have your carpets professionally cleaned with a hot water extractor (sometimes called steam cleaning) once a year, and now’s a perfect time. Residential carpet should last up to…
Read MoreThe holiday season is a notoriously slow time for home sales. People are busy during the holidays, or they’re visiting or hosting family, so a lot of people choose to wait until spring to list their homes. But there can be some substantial advantages to selling during the holiday season. There’s less inventory, so you’re…
Read MoreYou love your kids, and your kids love running around and playing on the floor. You know that carpet is the best choice of flooring for protecting little hands and knees, but you also know that kids spill — and between colored drinks, chocolate, wax crayons, and more, it can be hard to keep a…
Read MoreMaybe you just bought a house that could use some sprucing up. Maybe you’re flipping a house to sell for profit, or you’re a realtor trying to sell a home to a new family. Or maybe you’ve simply been living in your home for a while and want some new flooring. In any case, one…
Read MoreShort on time? Here are the bullet points: Most Durable: Closed-Loop Easiest to Clean: Berber Best Stain Resistance: Factory-Applied Coating Best of All Worlds: Solution Dyed PTT The nights are getting cooler and the days are getting shorter, which means that winter is officially on its way — and with it, some serious wear and…
Read MoreA typical residential carpet can last about ten years if it’s properly cared for — in the best of circumstances, it might last 15 years. But there will come a time when even the most lovingly pampered has simply lived out its usefulness. Here’s how to tell when your carpet is beyond saving. Clean Your…
Read MoreSometimes, you’ll spill things in your carpet that don’t smell very nice. Or maybe you live in a humid climate, and your carpet starts to get musty after a few years. Either way, a smelly carpet is a fairly common problem for homeowners. You’ve probably seen products in the cleaning aisle at your local grocery…
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