Tag Archives: carpeting

Extending the Life of Your Carpet

If you want to get the most out of your carpet purchase, you need to take good care of it. Cheaper carpets can be expected to last three to five years, while more expensive carpets can last ten or even twenty years! You can extend the life of your carpet in the following ways. Vacuum the carpet regularly. When we had out new family room carpet installed, I asked the installers about the best way to take care of it. This was their number one piece of advice. In fact, they said that regular vacuuming is the absolute best way … Continue reading →

Prepping the Family Room

One of my tasks today is to pack up my books from the shelves in the family room. This is because we are going to do some quick updates in the family room in the next couple of weeks. We haven’t abandoned the kitchen by any means. But while we are still reviewing our options, we can take advantage of the time to get some work done elsewhere. The motivation behind going ahead with the family room is the carpet that will be installed in a few weeks. To save money, we are going to pull out the old vinyl … Continue reading →

Adventures in Carpeting

Last week, we decided to head over to a local flooring store to take a look at our options for kitchen flooring. Here is what happened. Remember now that we were looking around at ideas, availability and pricing to help us make some decisions for a kitchen redo. We wanted to see what types of flooring might look nice, hold up in the kitchen and be affordable. At the flooring store, we met a great salesman who was also a closet designer. I mean that he designs rooms as a side business, not that he designs closets. I’ll call him … Continue reading →

Stainmaster Carpet 20th Anniversary Sale

Have you been considering new flooring? If you decided on new carpeting, you’re in luck. You can add color, style, softness, and warmth, and get a good deal at the same time. Stainmaster Carpet is offers an assortment of beautiful carpet styles and colors. They are currently having a 20th Anniversary Sale, providing a great opportunity to purchase that high quality new carpeting that has been on your wish list. The advantages of Stainmaster carpets are many and it is a family friendly product. Not only does it resist stains, but it is also soft while at the same time … Continue reading →

Home Improvement: Carpet Tiles

We will be talking about different flooring options from time to time, but one of my favorite products is carpet tiles. Who came up with this ingenious idea, and why didn’t I think of it first? It is one of the simplest, most affordable ways to carpet your home. Here are some other great reasons to choose carpet tiles instead of carpeting or rugs: -Carpet tiles are versatile. You can use matching tiles or mix and match different textures and colors to create an interesting pattern for a more distinctive look. You can also change colors or patterns easily from … Continue reading →