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 ...

Stairs leading directly from a living room or central hallway look more attractive and inviting when carpeted. And, a carpeted stairway will quiet your home by softening footsteps and absorbing sound ...

Worn-out stair carpeting not only looks terrible, but it also can be dangerous. And replacing it is not too difficult. The first step is to remove the old carpeting. If tacks are visible, pry them out ...

Carpet on stairs can be a divisive topic from an aesthetic point of view. Some people love the statement look it can create in a hallway with pattern or colour, while others prefer a stair runner, or ...

Q: My husband and I have just read on the Web your response to a question about how to finish fir floors in houses built in the 1920s. We have a 1926 Georgian house and have just removed the finish ...

Stairs are a high traffic foot area, which means the carpet will wear down faster than other spots. Replace your stair carpet by following these steps (no pun intended). Start by removing your old and ...

Carpet flooring was once all the rage, covering virtually every room in a home. This flooring offers warmth, comfort, and noise reduction, making it understandable why it was once so popular in living ...

Q: I recently bought new carpet for my house from Home Depot. After only a few weeks, the carpet on the floor started to look really worn out. I contacted the installation company that worked with ...