When you get a quote for new carpeting from a carpet store, it almost always is an installed price with new padding. The only variation in the cost is if you want to upgrade to a better quality ...

A carpet installation service will charge $1,811, which includes labor and material, for a good-quality nylon carpeting and padding installed in a 15-by-15-foot room. If you want to do the job you can ...

Showcase the beauty of wood stairs without sacrificing the comfort of carpet with this clever compromise: a carpet runner. This narrow rug runs down the center of the staircase, leaving some wood ...

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 ...

Architecturally, wall-to-wall carpeting acts as a “base note,” says Reese, providing “a seamless, uninterrupted plane of texture that makes a space feel expansive and grounded, rather than being ...

Dear James: My children are getting older now, and it is probably time for some new wall-to-wall carpeting. If I can install it myself, I can afford to do all the rooms. Is this a job for a ...

Dear James: Several floors are pretty worn from the kids. I'm thinking of installing foam-backed carpeting. Can I can do it myself? Should I repair the old floors first before installing it? — Dawn C.

Dear James: I am planning to sell my house, and I want to install some wall-to-wall carpeting inexpensively. I got a good deal on some carpet, but installation is costly. How can I install it myself? ...

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