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Choosing Berber Carpet for Your Home

Berber, when it comes to carpeting, actually refers to the type of weave used in its production. The shorter loops used in making Berber carpet can make it an ideal choice for many higher traffic areas of your home.

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Shag is Back

Everything is going retro, including carpet . Oh, the fabulous shag of the 70’s is making a strong comeback. From full room carpeting to rugs, shag is back in the mix of popular carpeting choices.

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Use Frieze Carpet for High Traffic Areas

Sometimes when I vacuum my carpet, I get frustrated at the visible marks left by the vacuum cleaner and my own footprints. Frieze is a great choice of carpet type for high traffic areas in your home because it minimizes these types of marks.

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Know Your Carpet Types

If you are in the market for new carpet in your home, it’s smart to understand the different types of carpet available to you. Understanding their difference and your individual needs, you will be able to select the best carpet for you.

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Choose Carpet That Meets Air Quality Testing Standards

Just because something smells “new” doesn’t mean it’s a great thing. This could be a “smell-tell” sign of harmful vapors emanating from adhesives used during production. VOC stands for volatile organic compounds. These compounds are emitted as gases from a multitude of materials and you guessed it, one of those is carpet.

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What to Look for When Selecting Carpet for Your Home

The decision to install carpet in your home is a major one. Here are some things you need to consider when shopping for the right carpet style for you.

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Steam Clean Your Carpet For a Healthier Home Environment

Not only does having your carpet cleaned once a year make your home look nice, you will reduce germs and allergens along with the dirt and grime that seeps deep down into your carpet and causes it to wear out sooner than later.

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Is Berber Carpet Right For You?

Berber carpet may be better suited for families who do not have small children or pets since the loops of Berber carpet can be snagged and ruin the look of your beautiful flooring. There are many other choices of carpet that will probably be better suited for families with young children or pets.

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How to Deal with Static Electricity in Carpet

Many things affect the level of static generated such as differences in environments, different types of fiber, construction methods of carpet, materials used as backing, carpet pads, and sometimes even the type of floor over which carpet is placed can be a source of the problem.

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Different Types of Carpets for Your Home

Whether Berber, plush, or a more casual carpet type is your choice, there are a multitude of options on the market today to help you create a comfortable environment in your home. Making wise carpet choices requires a little time and patience to choose what will work best, but the effort will pay off well.

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Choosing Carpet – Consider Design, Color, Texture & Your Budget

Selecting the right carpet for your home is a very important decision. Not only are there many decisions to make about your family’s needs and lifestyle, there are also many, many types of carpet available.

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Have Your Pets and Carpet Too!

Of course it would be ideal for more pet owners if they were able to have hardwood or tile flooring but everyone cannot make the move away from carpet. If you find yourself in that situation, all is not lost. You can have carpet and live with your pet in a peaceful environment by taking [...]

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