Carpets & Rugs

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Mistakes to Avoid when You Install Carpet on Stairs

From taking the proper measurements and affixing the tackless strips and padding to correctly scoring

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Residential Carpet Life Expectancy

Carpet life expectancy varies wildly depending on quality of the carpet, care, and materials it's made from.

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Carpet Cleaning and Care

Regular thorough vacuuming removes soil from among fibers of carpets, thus keeping their good appearance and extending their life.

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5 Ways You Can Use Brake Cleaner to Get Out Stains

Brake cleaner can be used as a stain removed on rugs.

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How to Clean Polypropylene Rugs

Spills are inevitable, so learn how to clean them out of your runners or area rugs before they get ruined.

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How to Glue Down Carpet

The main reason to glue down carpet is to keep it in place.

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The 5 Most Popular Carpet Colors and Styles

Here's the carpet selection that's hot now!

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How to Remove Carpet

Removing carpet is a task any DIYer can attempt. Even if you're having fresh carpet installed, remove the old yourself to save some cash.

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3 Quick Ways to Dry a Wet Carpet

How to dry your carpet and avoid damage.