Carpet feels great underfoot as long as it is properly cleaned, cared for, and maintained while it is in the home. Its padded surface tends to be more comfortable to stand and walk on than tile or ...

Q: The carpet in my closet has a ripple in it. Is there an easy way of fixing it or do I have to call in a pro? A: I'll bet the bubble in your carpet looks like a speed bump on a deserted road. You ...

Using a stretcher, pull the carpet across the room and hook it onto the strips along that wall. A stretcher has extension pieces that will push against the first wall’s baseboard and then, with a ...

Q: Our wall-to-wall carpeting has developed wrinkles over the last five years. The carpeting is still in good condition, with no staining and no signs of wear. I would like to reinstall the carpet. Do ...

Q: The carpet in my closet has a ripple in it. Is there an easy way of fixing it or do I have to call in a pro? A: I’ll bet the bubble in your carpet looks like a speed bump on a deserted road. You ...

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