Dear James: The carpeting in our living room needs to be replaced. I know how to evaluate and select the carpeting, but what is the best padding type and thickness? — Sheryl T. Dear Sheryl: Installing ...

Q: Our wall-to-wall carpeting has developed wrinkles over the last five years. The carpeting is still in good condition, with no staining and no signs of wear. I would like to reinstall the carpet. Do ...

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... When the men in white coats come to put me in a padded cell – and if I keep remodeling like this that day will be soon – I want it on the record that I ...

Carpet is routinely installed over padding, so the knife probably won’t damage the floor, but if you’re planning to keep any part of the floor exposed, keep that in mind when cutting the strips. Once ...

Although many people may tout the benefits of hardwood flooring over carpeting, there are plenty of individuals who like to have the soft and luxurious feeling of carpeting underfoot. Selecting the ...

For years, carpet was king in the United States. But in the past 20-plus years hard-surface flooring (wood planks, vinyl, tile, even linoleum) have been more popular picks of HGTV designers and real ...

Buying WALL-TO-WALL carpeting can be a large investment as well as changing the entire look and feel of a home. It’s also an enhancement that can make your home shine if you’re putting it on the ...

Carpet padding, also known as carpet cushion, represents one of our nation’s most efficient closed-loop recycling efforts. The formal name for recycled carpet padding is bonded polyurethane foam, or ...