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Advantages of Shop-at-Home Carpet Services
We live in Michigan; the state of bad drivers, potholes, and construction barrels. Driving to any store, in general, is stressful in itself. It takes gas and it takes time.
So why would you go through all that stress driving to a carpet store when you can shop for carpet at home?
What is Carpet Density?
A carpet density rating is one of the factors that determine how well your carpeting will perform.
Simply put, carpet density numbers refer to how close together the fibers of your carpet are tufted into the backing.
Density is often misconceived as a carpet’s face weight, but these two terms are completely different. Face weight does come into play when you are calculating density, however.
Our Four Pillars of Proper Service
We get asked what sets us apart from our competition quite a bit nowadays, and we think its an appropriate time to answer that question.
This will help you get an idea of why The Carpet Guys is voted #1 consecutively.
This is what truly sets us apart. This is who we are.
2019 Kitchen Trends of the U.S.A.
Our friends over at Houzz ran a survey in which 1,337 people gave feedback on how they would be renovating their kitchens in 2019.
Based on these findings, Houzz put together a list of what kitchen trends they believe will be sticking around throughout the year. (more…)
The Difference Between Hardwood and Softwood
The distinction between hardwood and softwood floors revolves around plant production. Every tree reproduces seeds and the structure of those seeds vary.
A hardwood tree, known as an angiosperm, produces seeds that have a covering. Think of an apple or an acorn for a good example.
Softwood trees, known as a gymnosperm, produce seeds without a covering (naked seeds) that fall straight to the ground. The wind carries them so the seeds are spread throughout a wide area. Pine trees fit in this category. (more…)
Subscribe to The Carpet Guys YouTube Channel!
YouTube is by far the best teacher on the internet. Think about how many things we look up on YouTube to learn:
- How to tie a tie
- How to solve a Rubix cube
- How to train your dragon
You get our point. There are millions of videos about everything under the sun, but how much quality YouTube video content do you see about carpet and flooring? Not that much…until now. (more…)
Where can Laminate Flooring be Installed?
Laminate is one of the most versatile products in the flooring industry to date. Technological advancements in laminate creation have allowed it to be a perfect fit for any room of the home.
So when it comes to where you can install laminate floors, your options are open to your preference. (more…)
The Best 4 Tips for Buying New Carpet
Learning how to buy carpet wisely is a skill that will come in handy anytime you renovate your flooring. Installing new carpet is an investment. You want to sure that your carpet will last long and perform well for a long time.
If buying carpet has you stressed out a little, take a look at these tips. We’ve put together a small list the best carpet-buying tips just for you. (more…)
How to Choose Carpet Colors for Your Bedroom
Your bedroom is your sanctuary; your safe space. It needs to be comfortable and reflect your personal style and taste. This rings true for every aspect of your bedroom, including the carpet.
There’s a ton of popular carpet colors for bedrooms, so you’ve got a lot of options to choose from. Your decor and style of design will be the ultimate factor in deciding which carpet color works best.
To give you a hand in the selecting process, here’s a couple of tips from us! (more…)
Can Dogs Scratch Laminate Flooring?
Your dog isn’t just a pet. It’s a part of your family; your fur baby. With that being said, finding a type of flooring that can withstand the beating dogs will put on it is imperative.
The main concern most dog owners have with hard surface floors is scratching, and laminate flooring is a great solution to this issue. (more…)
