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With spring upon us, many homeowners are considering what changes and improvements they will make to their homes this year. A popular choice — new carpets! If you are hoping to replace your carpet, an important (and often underrated) choice you need to make is what kind of carpet padding you will use. In today's post, Carpet To Go’s carpeting experts will share some of the pros, cons, and things to consider when deciding which carpet padding to install in your home. The Importance Of Carpet Padding It can be easy to forget how important carpet padding is. Afterall, you don’t see it so it’s “out of sight out of mind.” The truth is, carpet padding is vital to the longevity and comfort of your carpet. Padding is your carpet’s foundation, and regardless of what carpet you use, it’s only…

Picking new flooring for your Seattle or Bellevue home can be a daunting task. With the vast array of flooring options out there for the homeowner to choose from it makes deciding on the right flooring type a lengthy process.   Choosing The Best Flooring There are a few simple ways that you can cut down on lost time due to the decision-making process. Asking yourself specific questions and articulating what your needs are for a floor is key to helping you decide on the most functional floor for your home. 1. Determine Purpose First off, determine the purpose of the room you are having refloored. Each room in your home has a unique purpose and your flooring choice should reflect that. Here’s an easy example of how the purpose of a room might affect your choice in flooring: Your…

As a homeowner, you might be looking for ways to spruce up your home this spring. And like a lot of homeowners, you might be looking at the floors in your house and realizing that it’s been a long while since you’ve had them redone. Hardwood floors are highly appealing because of their longevity and beautiful, classic look — however, looking more into hardwood flooring you might be surprised to see the price tag on them and just how much time goes into having this kind of flooring installed. The high cost and intensive labor required can be discouraging, as many homeowners aren’t aware that there are numerous high-quality yet cheaper alternatives to hardwood floors. Faux hardwood flooring is an alternative to classic hardwood floors that’s rising in popularity among homeowners. Opting for an artificial wood floor instead of real…

Deciding which waterproof flooring to have installed in your bathroom or mudroom can be a challenging choice to make. Finding a type of flooring that will uphold its beautiful appearance while also staying undamaged by wet, muddy shoes, or splashes of water from the kitchen or bathroom sink can be difficult to find. Thankfully, there are a number of excellent waterproof flooring options on the market for homeowners and this article will look into a few of the best — their pros, cons, and a brief description.   Waterproof Flooring Type #1 – Porcelain Tile Porcelain tile is one of the best waterproof flooring options available. Highly customizable and beautiful in your home, porcelain tile is often used in showers, bathtubs, and pools — a testament to just how waterproof it is. Pros: Porcelain tile is easy to clean and…

There are many different things you need to do before moving out of a house. Whether you’re renting a new place or selling your house to relocate to a bigger family home, that last cleaning job is a must. But, before that glorious step, you need to make sure all areas of your house are up to snuff. And that includes your carpet. Making sure your carpeting is in good condition will help ensure that you get your deposit back. Additionally, if you’re selling your home, it can potentially help increase the value of your house and get you more money from a buyer. Below, we’ll give you a few tips on how to prepare your carpeting for a move.   Is Preparing Your Carpet Before Moving a Good Idea? Before going over the tips, let's look at some of…