It's always best to avoid seams in your carpet, but if it's innevitable, there's a lot to consider. First, you want the seam to be as invisible as possible. This requires careful planning on where you ...

As the glue on the tape is melted, the iron is moved forward and a weighted block is moved to press the carpet backing into the glue while it’s cooling. To blend the fibers from the seamed sections, a ...

The floors in homes, whether they be wood or covered with vinyl or carpeting, take a lot of abuse. Floors exposed to heavy traffic suffer occasional damage and require spot repairs. The most common ...

Dear James: Our wall-to-wall carpeting is looking its age, and it should be replaced. I would like to save the installation costs. Can installing it be a DIY project? Actually, the most difficult part ...