Today most retailers specify and sell the appropriate pad for your home. The only up sell we offer is for people who want a “Green” pad. These cost up to three times the cost of a standard pad, but can increase the life of your carpet by 50% and will usually extend...
Keep in mind that in order for a store to stay open they have to make money. Why would any sane store owner sell something for less than its true value? What makes this carpet worth 30 % less today than yesterday? Also wouldn’t you feel stupid if you bought the same...
I don’t know. What do you need it for? How many people will be living in the home? Will there be a lot of traffic in the carpeted areas? Walk-off mats? Any tile? Vacuuming? Professional cleaning? I am sure by now you get the gist of this newsletter. When someone asks...
First things first. What are you going to use the floor for? Rental. Vacation Full time How rough are you on floors? Kids? Teenagers? Houseguests? Husbands? Is your house neighborhood central? Will you do regular maintenance? Do you want to do regular maintenance?...
Let’s talk about buying stuff. Although my focus is on floor covering, I think this applies to any thing you may purchase. Pet peeve. What does “On Sale” mean? If it is 30% off today, wouldn’t you feel stupid if you bought it yesterday? Should a purchase that needs to...
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...
