Carpets & Rugs

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natural material fabrics and carpet
Eco Friendly Carpet Options

Many sustainable materials have a warm, natural look.

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How to Install Carpet

Soften up your surroundings.

Indoor outdoor carpet next to wooden flooring
How to Clean an Outdoor Rug

Brush off the dust before it settles in.

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Carpet Fitting Tips: How to Cut Carpet to Fit

Cut carpet to fit any room like a pro.

hands laying transition barrier between carpet and tile flooring
4 Options for a Carpet to Tile Transition

Clean up the edge for an elegant barrier.

A carpet to wood floor transition.
How to Create Seamless Floor Transitions

Transitions can make a floor appear seamless.

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Bamboo Rug Ideas for the Modern Look

It's an environmentally friendly way to add cozy warmth.

finishing off a carpet installation
Carpet Seam Problems: 6 Mistakes to Avoid

Improve your carpet layer techniques with these few tips.

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Installing Carpet on Concrete

Installing carpet on concrete is a huge project.

A stack of colorful shag rugs.
Shag Area Rug Basic Care

Use these tips to keep your shag rug shaggy.

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Braided Area Rug Designs: Beyond the Oval

Explore some shapes that better fit your space.

bedroom with wool area rug, bed, and cubicle storage
Troubleshooting Stains on a Wool Area Rug

A wool area rug can be cleaned a variety of ways.

Brand New Game Room With Pool and Air Hockey Tables and Berber carpeting
How to Get Rid of Depressions on Berber Carpet

Berber carpet is dense, but not impermiable. When indents occur from heavy object, there are several tactics that can bring it back to life.

white concrete stairs descending into a lower room
How to Install Outdoor Carpet on Concrete Stairs

Skip the mess of laying tack strip and stretching carpet.

A man cleans dirty carpet in a room.
3 Ways to Remove Dirt from Carpet

If any carpets in your home have recently become dirty, you may be curious how to clean them.

red carpet pad exposed
When You Should Replace Carpet Padding

Carpet padding is the unsung hero of carpet.

A gray and white patterned area rug laying on hardwood floor.
How to Flatten Curled Area Rugs

Due to being rolled so long, new area rugs often curl, but there are several easy ways to remedy this problem.

woman lounging on outside deck
How to Install Indoor-Outdoor Carpet on a Wood Deck

Add extra comfort and durability to your deck with an outdoor carpet.

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Stain Removal for Carpets and Rugs

If you plan to shampoo your carpet, first try pre-cleaning: Sweep the carpet.

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Take Stains Out Of Carpet

Getting stains out of carpet can be a difficult process if you are unprepared.

berber carpet materials
5 Common Berber Carpet Materials Explained

Berber Carpet is constructed using the loop pile method.

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Clean your Carpets the Green Way

Taking care of the carpets in your home can be frustrating.

Maintaining Outdoor Polypropylene Rugs

Polypropylene rugs may be used both indoors and outdoors

berber carpet with tufts of fabric up close
How to Fix a Snag in Berber Carpet

Berber is a classic comfy carpet.

carpet roller over seams with contrasting natural colors
Carpet Seam Placement: 3 Tips

Important things to consider when laying down carpets.

A man works on carpet.
Carpet Repair Tools and Techniques

Carpet repairs can make it last a long time.

Stained carpet.
Carpet Repairs: Removing Stains and Replacing Sections

Carpet stains can be caused by all kinds of substances.

How to Soundproof a Floor under Carpeting Part 2

The second of a 2-part article on how to soundproof a floor.

A man measures carpet.
Carpet Binding Basics

Carpet binding covers large rooms.

Carpet in a room.
How to Use a Carpet Power Stretcher

A power carpet stretcher is used to install a new carpet.

large carpet cleaner
Which Carpet Cleaning Equipment Works Best?

Many don't take the time to use the real equipment.

A room with carpet.
Dry Foam Carpet Cleaning: How it Works

Dry foam carpet cleaning cleans without much moisture.

The Only Carpet Installation Tools You'll Ever Need

The tools that allow people to install carpets on their own.

Prime-Foam and Frothed-Foam Carpet Pad Benefits

Placed under the carpet to prevent it from wearing out.

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How to Use a Carpet Edging Tool

Refurnishing floors using carpets may require edging tools.

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How To Repair Torn Area Rugs

How you repair an area rug depends on what type it is.

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Carpet Remnants: Uses and Benefits

Consider the possibilities before you toss them.

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How to Clean Berber Carpet

Many people aren't sure how to clean Berber carpet.

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10 Benefits to Using a Peroxide Cleaner

Hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) is slightly thicker than water.

Installing a Hardwood-Carpet Transition

Properly installing a hardwood-carpet transition piece.

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Berber Carpet Maintenance

Berber carpet is named after a North African tribe.

How to Remove Mold from Berber Carpet

A Berber carpet is one of the most comfortable.

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How to Patch and Repair Damaged Carpeting

Some permanent damage will take more than just cleaning.

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How to Make a Baking Soda Carpet Cleaner

If you're not keen on chemicals, you have options.