Buying carpet can be an intimidating task — made even more difficult by the fact that most people only do it every ten years or so. Since the last time you shopped for carpet, a lot has changed. And since we want you to know your options and make an informed decision, we thought we’d…
Lots of people choose to put carpet on their stairs — either a full-width carpet or a partial-width runner that shows off the wood flooring underneath — but stairs aren’t the same as other flooring. The demands placed on your carpet will be different, and the carpet you use to cover your stairs will be…
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…
Spring has officially sprung! Weather is warming up, the days are getting longer, and you’re starting to think about rejuvenating your home after being cooped up during this unseasonably wet winter. Here are some home decor ideas to refresh your living space this spring and summer. Indoor Plants Never Go Out Of Style If you’ve…
Selling a home is one of the biggest financial decisions your clients will ever make — on the other side of the coin, buying a home is one of the biggest as well. As a realtor, you want to make sure that your sellers are getting the best price they can for their house, and…
We all want to do our part to help the environment, but where to start? The easiest place to start is in your home! With a few adjustments, you can make your home much more energy-efficient — and cheaper to maintain as well. Switch To LED Lights It wasn’t long ago that LED lights were…
So you picked out your new carpet — but what about your carpet pad? Though it’s not something you’ll ever see, it’s an important part of the carpet shopping process. Choosing the wrong carpet pad can make a big difference to the comfort, longevity, and durability of your carpet. Here’s what to look for. Check…
Spring is a time of rejuvenation, new beginnings, and change — even in your home! If your carpet is starting to look a little the worse for wear, outdated, or just plain unexciting, this spring is the perfect time to replace it! With Sloane’s, you can turn your spring cleaning into a spring renovation with…
We don’t recommend trying to carpet stairs yourself — there are a lot of finicky details that are better left to the professionals — but that doesn’t mean you can’t measure! When you start shopping for carpet, you’re going to see prices by the square foot, which means you’ll want to know how many square…
Hardwood has become much more popular in recent years, but the debate between hardwood and carpet isn’t going away any time soon. Most people agree, however, that there are some places in the house that are simply better suited to a soft flooring surface. Bedrooms are one of them. So why use carpets in the…