What is my carpet supposed to look like? New carpet? Wonder what is going on down there? The first thing you see is the top of the carpet called the pile. There are various types of pile: cut pile, loop pile, even cut and loop pile. When you bought your carpet...
What does mold look like? Assuming you have found a leak or area where moisture may be entering your home, mold may be cottony, granular, and velvety or leather like. Its color may be white, grey, brown, yellow, green or black. It should smell musty or earthy. If you...
Here are a few pictures of a recent remodel we did for at the Ice Den at Mountainside Fitness Center on Bell and the 101 in Scottsdale, Arizona. The entire remodel was completed in less than 5 weeks. (Please click on any of the images below to enlarge them) ...
Don’t track dirt inside Placing walk-off mats outside all entrances will help absorb soil and moisture and trap excessive dirt, sand, grit, oil, asphalt, or driveway sealer that might otherwise be tracked into the home. Clean mats on a regular basis (or sooner,...
1. Beware Offers of Generous Discounts Some retailers inflate the “normal selling price” so that their discounts appear more generous than they really are. If the offer appears too good to be true – it is!!! 2. Obtain a Written Quotation Before you...
Carpet performance ratings are a tool used by some manufacturers to help you select the most appropriate carpet for different areas of your home. They can be found on the carpet label. Rated from 1 to 5, the scale represents the carpet’s ability to withstand extended...
