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Why Should I Buy Carpet Online Instead of In-Person?

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Masking up for hours of shopping, hunting for an available sales associate, flipping through endless carpet sample display boards, and wondering whether you’re gettingthe best deal. It’s all a foregone conclusion when you’re shopping for new carpets...isn’t it? Well, if you’re like many Americans, you’ve found that there’s not much you can’t do online, and purchasing new flooring is no exception. Let’s consider the benefits ofshopping for and buying new carpet online.

Carpet Padding: The Unsung Hero of the Flooring Industry

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Here’s an insider secret: the carpet pad is the unsung hero of flooring -- you never see it, but if it’s doing its job, you’ll be just fine with that arrangement. Great carpet padding gives your floors extra cushion, provides acoustic and thermal insulation, and extends the life of your new carpet.

Remove Holiday Carpet Stains: Hot Chocolate, Tree Sap, Candle Wax

How to Remove Holiday Spills and Stains from Carpet

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Ah, the holidays – relatives are coming to visit, you have parties to host, and there’s decorating to do. The last thing you want to worry about are pesky carpet stains, but let’s face it: spills happen! Read on for tips on removing hot chocolate, tree sap, candle wax, and an all too common carpet issue.

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How to Measure Square Footage of a Room For New Flooring

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The prospect of new carpeting can be really exciting: choosing a luxurious carpet in the perfect color for your space, visualizing your room’s new look, and imagining how nice it will feel to run your toes across your soft new carpet.

Top 5 Benefits of Commercial Carpet Tiles

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For anyone looking to quickly and dramatically improve the appearance of their business, office, or community space, commercial carpet tiles are an ideal solution. But what are they? And what makes them different from traditional broadloom carpet (the kind that comes in giant rolls)? Let’s find out!

2021 Carpet Color Trends

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If you’re looking to install luxuriousnew carpeting in your home, you may be wondering what color will work best with your personal style and existing design aesthetic, yet have the versatility to transition as you adopt new home decorating trends. In this guide, we’ll explore decorating ideas that pair beautifully with the top trending carpet colors of 2021.

How is Soft Carpet Made?

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What is it that makes carpet such an enduring and popular flooring choice for so many people’s homes? Some might say that it’s the cozy, inviting look of carpet, and others might say that they appreciate the warmth and comfort it provides underfoot, but most people would agree that there’s nothing quite like the softness of a carpeted floor. Whether you’re lying on it to play with children or pets, sitting on it during a family movie night, or just walking across it throughout your day, a soft carpet is an undeniable benefit you won’t find with any other flooring type. But what exactly makes carpets soft? If you’ve ever been curious about how carpets are manufactured to create the softness you know and love, read on to learn more.

Do-It-Yourself Flooring: Is The Money You Save Worth It?

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If you’re consideringluxury vinyl plank (LVP) flooring for your home, you’ve likely already run across a ton of websites and videos offering guidance on how to install them without hiring a professional. After all, it’s always less expensive to do it yourself, right? Well, taking a realistic look at the costs and potential challenges you may face in the DIY process is an important part of researching what works best for your specific needs. After all, there are plenty of DIY projects that are well within the average homeowner’s ability, but is this really one of them? Let’s explore the cost of installing your own LVP flooring before taking the DIY route.

What Are the Differences Between Laminate and LVP?

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Laminate and Luxury Vinyl Plank (LVP) are similar in a lot of ways, and choosing between the two can be difficult. Let’s break these two options down and look at the differences between laminate and LVP.

Getting Your Home Ready for the Holidays

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The winter holidays will be here soon, and one thing that goes hand in hand with this time of the year is gathering with family. If you’ll be hosting relatives this winter season, you may wonder what you can do to make it a beautiful, welcoming space for visitors. Consider getting your house ready for the holidays with new flooring. The good news is that if you book installation soon, you can breathe fresh life into your home with time to spare before Thanksgiving!

How Much Does Carpet Cost?

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The average homeowner typically pays $2 to $8 per square foot for carpet and installation, with factors such as thickness, durability, softness and carpet pad influencing the price. You should expect to pay more for higher quality carpet but beware of paying a higher price for a name brand (but an inferior product) or getting charged additional fees on top of your project quote for things like moving furniture or the disposal of your old carpet.

Why Luxury Vinyl Plank is the Best for Waterproof Flooring

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With the birth of HGTV and the home renovation show, people started ripping up the linoleum that covered their original hardwood floors, and the hardwood look became the ideal for hard-surface flooring. The beauty of hardwoods is undeniable, but over time, people began to recognize its shortcomings - it’s expensive to install and repair, scratches easily, and is very susceptible to water damage.