Tag Archives: carpet

Finding The Right Vacuum

I am not a fan of vacuuming, I would rather do just about any job in the house if someone else will just run the vacuum. I don’t know why, it’s not hard, it doesn’t take any longer than anything else I have to do to keep the house clean, I just don’t like it. I know if I don’t regularly vacuum my carpets the dirt will get ground in and not only will it cause stains but the dirt rubbing against the carpet fibers will cause them to break and before you know it my carpet is so raggedy … Continue reading →

How to Save Money on Carpet

In retrospect, I think we spent far too much on carpet for our family room. In our defense, this was the first time that we ever actually purchased carpet. We did do some research and got a few discounts, but we probably could have done more. Here are some of the things I’ve learned since then. Hopefully, you can use these tips to save money on your own carpet. Know when to buy It pays to know what time of the year is best for buying your carpet. The time period of December to January is probably the time that … Continue reading →

Dealing with Carpet Dents

You move a table or floor lamp and are left with circular dents in the carpet that seem to exist for days if not permanently. Carpet dents can ruin the look and feel of your carpet and can force you into a permanent furniture arrangement when you can’t get them out. Here are some ways of dealing with carpet dents. We are enjoying our first experience with a nice carpet after replacing the awful vinyl flooring in our family room. The one thing I didn’t even think about when we were planning our purchase was carpet dents. Fortunately, we are … Continue reading →

Extending the Life of Your Carpet 2

If you want to get the most out of your carpet purchase, you need to take good care of it. This is part two of a two-part series. Rearrange your furniture every so often to evenly distribute the wear on the carpet. This works in two ways. By exposing new areas of the carpet and covering up other areas, you reduce the chance that your carpet will be different colors due to fading from sunlight or dirt. Rearranging the furniture may also change the traffic flow of your room and prevent one specific area from becoming overly worn. If you … Continue reading →

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 →

Do What You Can and Save Money

If you have been reading my articles over at the Home Blog, you know that we will be having carpet installed in our family room. (If you missed that article, you can click here to read it: Adventures in Carpeting.) We came to the decision after some debate. Carpet will help insulate and warm up the floors (the family room is over a cold crawl space) and make it more comfortable. It is cheaper than installing hardwood floors. The current vinyl floor tiles are literally disintegrating and have become a safety hazard. Beside the risk of tripping over them and … Continue reading →

A Great -and Cheap- Way to Clean Carpet Stains

New carpet or any other type of flooring just isn’t in my budget right now, less than a month from Christmas. Yet, with four kids and a puppy, the carpeting seemed to be on its last breath and in major need of resuscitation as I was getting ready for last minute Thanksgiving guests. Well, what it really needed -which I give it often- was a good cleaning. Once I did the overall area cleaning it was time to get down to spot cleaning. Some of the spots I had just about given up on but I hate stains, so I … Continue reading →

DuPont Carpet Care for Cars – Free after Rebate

We bought our first mini-van straight from the factory (we’re wiser now, and more frugal!). It was actually a thing of beauty, with large doors that opened on both sides and built-in car seats. Since I had four children under seven, that was a huge selling point! We paid extra for the stainproof carpet, the protectant on the upholstery, and even bought a specialized warranty that would cover cleaning. I think it went about 90 days without a spill. I actually breathed a sigh of relief when Paul spilled a cup of hot coffee on his lap, which then proceeded … Continue reading →

Who Knew Shag Carpet Would Make A Comeback?

If you have pets or kids (or both) then your flooring likely takes a daily beating. I know this for a fact. Despite the fact we have a no-shoes policy in our home, our 2.5-year-old carpet is already riddled with Play-Doh scars, matchbox car tracks, and the occasional Sharpie stain (don’t ask). This, of course, is very disconcerting for me since I recently learned that savvy homeowners are treating their floors as a fifth wall. According to interior designers, floors have become a huge element in design and in the resale of a home. In fact, in 2005, more than … 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 →