Tag Archives: Carpet Installation

5 Popular TV Advertising Tricks: And Why They Work

The next time you go to your local grocery store, think about what you just put in your cart. Shouldn’t you make a list and just cross them off? Or throw a few extra things in the buggy? If you answered ‘yes’ to this question, then it would be fair to say that some information […]

How to Install Carpet Padding and Tackless Strips

Is there a DIY carpet installation project on your horizon? If so, you’ll most likely need to install carpet padding and tackless strips before installing the carpet. In my experience, it isn’t really that hard to install tackless strips and carpet padding. Here’s how to do it: Buy Tackless Strips and Carpet Padding The first […]

Transforming a Garden Shed into a Writing Office

Admit it: you’ve always wanted a writing office. In this article, I’m going to show you how to transform a garden shed into a fully functional writing office. The first step is obtaining a garden shed. I am going to already assume that you have one. If you do not, then I recommend investing in […]

How to Remove Vinyl Flooring

Whether you want to upgrade your flooring to ceramic or hardwood, or simply want to lay down new sheet vinyl, you will very likely want to remove what’s in place beforehand. This will give you a smooth, level surface to install the new material onto, and prevent seams or material damage on the old vinyl […]

15 Key Points and Tips for Carpet Installation

Depending on the size of the installation job, installing wall-to-wall carpet can be overwhelming and a daunting task. However, with the right tools, small jobs can be done by the average do-it-yourself homeowner. You will need some tools, such as knee pads, heating pads and a carpet stretcher can be rented from hardware store or […]

Flooring Options: Paint, Vinyl Tiles, Carpet Tiles, Ceramic Tiles, and Hard Wood Planks

If you have ever dreamed of hardwood floors in your dining room, ceramic tiles in your entryway, or if you just wish you could re-carpet your home, but think that you can’t afford these luxuries, then you should read this rest of this article. Homeowners can save hundreds of dollars by installing flooring themselves, and […]

Guide to Carpet: Facts to Know Before You Buy Carpet

Flooring choices are many but before homeowners select what to put down on the bare floor they may want to consider some facts about carpeting. Whether it’s a brand new home or a renovation or replacement of worn out flooring, carpet is often the best answer. Most consumers are confused by the countless ads that […]

Vinyl Tile: A Budget-Friendly Flooring Option

New flooring can vastly improve a room’s appearance. It can also get quite expensive, depending on the type of floor you install or have installed for you. Fortunately, advanced technology in flooring materials has made it possible to get the look of expensive, professionally installed floors, such as hardwood or natural stone, without the exorbitant […]