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July 22, 2021 Reviewed by Asya Biddle, Cleaning Services Professional & Owner of The Dust Busters, Williamsport, PAWritten by HomeAdvisor. Looking for a Carpet Cleaner? Whether you’re looking to rent a carpet cleaning machine, hire a professional or just find the right chemical treatments to remove a stain, this guide covers it. Carpet is one…

Updated: November 20, 2020 How & Where to Get the Best Prices on Carpeting Carpeting is one of the cheapest flooring options out there, but it still costs $3.50 to $11 per square foot. Buying on a tight budget means that you have to balance the best materials for the room with the money you have….

Carpets are part of what makes a home truly feel like a home. The flooring of a house says a lot about it. The right balance seems to give each space that cozy, comfortable feeling. When you are building or remodeling your home, your flooring choices can easily become overwhelming. You have to consider things…

Reviewed by Asya Biddle, Expert Cleaning Contributor.Written by HomeAdvisor. Carpet flooring can create a warm, welcoming and cozy environment in your home. But keeping the carpets clean can be a real challenge. If you don’t want to hire a professional carpet cleaning service, try these DIY tips. Renting & Using Steam Cleaning Machines Chances are,…

To use the calculator: Enter the length and width of each room. Don’t forget to measure for doorways. Divide irregularly shaped rooms into smaller square sections. Enter the number and width of your stairs. Add 10% to 20% to your final figure for waste. Carpet Cost Calculator: Installation and materials average $700-$2,600 depending on the…

Carpet is often found in “high-traffic” areas, such as living rooms, bedrooms, and finished basements simply because it is the most invisibly durable type of floor covering. Plus, if you have kids, carpet is always the wiser choice since it creates a slip-free surface and an artificial padding for rambunctious children. Not only does it…

Whether you’re considering a major remodeling project or simply want to update a room, changing your flooring is an easy way to make a dramatic change. There are so many choices available today including hardwood floors, carpeting, tile, and even laminate flooring. Hardwood Floors In general, hardwood floors are more durable and more resistant to…

Once you’ve hired your carpet contractor to install your new flooring, you may think you’re completely done with the project. Hold on one minute! There’s still more you can do in order to help out the professionals before they arrive. Don’t worry, these prep steps are easily do-able and require no specific skill, but they…

Homeowners simply don’t ask professional carpet cleaners to their homes enough, as carpets need to be cleaned on an annual basis. This can feel like a tall order for many, especially homeowners who have been diligent about removing shoes and weekly vacuuming. Is it really worth the time and money to keep carpets in tip-top…

Since floors get trampled all the time, eventually they will need some kind of maintenance: resealing, refinishing, or patching up troubled areas. This is especially true with stairs: whether you have wood or carpet, staircases get the brunt of the burden because people move up and down them all day long. However, before getting to…