At Carpet Closeouts, one of the main issues that comes up time and time again with customers is this: should we buy area rugs or do wall-to-wall carpeting in our rooms? Area Rugs Versus Full Carpets First, let us define the options. Area rugs are floor coverings made of woven materials and they only take… Read more »
House flipping is where someone buys a house and quickly resells if for profit. With house flipping, there’s the 70 percent rule, which says that an investor should pay 70 percent of the “after repair value” of a property minus the repairs needed. Essentially, the after repair value equals what a home is worth after… Read more »
Carpet Closeouts may be known for carpeting, since it is in our name, but we also sell hardwood flooring, too. Which rooms in a person’s house are ideal for hardwood flooring? Living Room First, consider the living room, where people tend to congregate, relax, watch TV and/or eat snacks. The living room is often the… Read more »
When you go to install new carpeting in your home, you’ll have a million and one options. It can make it tough to choose the carpet that’s right for you. SmartStrand® Forever Clean carpets are one option you won’t regret. Here are just a few of the benefits you’ll enjoy when you have these carpets… Read more »
If you get white carpeting, it will look great for quite a while but eventually it might look dirty, especially in the high-traffic areas. That’s a problem with white carpeting. So what do people do when they want “white?” They compromise and get a white carpet blended with a couple other colors, like tan, black… Read more »
Does the idea of wall-to-wall carpeting send shivers down your spine? There are many homeowners who have turned to singular rugs in recent years rather than going with wall-to-wall carpeting options. But the truth is that wall-to-wall carpeting will look a lot better than a singular rug in many instances, if you utilize it correctly…. Read more »
Picking out the perfect carpet for your living room might be more of a process than you think. There are so many options available, which can make it tough to choose the one that would be best for your home. Fortunately, there are some trade tips you can keep in mind to help narrow down… Read more »
Do you clean your carpets on a regular basis? July is National Carpet Cleaning Month, which should serve as a reminder that you should be spending some time every week or so cleaning your carpets. From vacuuming your carpets thoroughly to bringing in a carpet cleaner and getting rid of dirt that has worked its… Read more »
Putting new carpeting in your home is one of the best ways to breathe some life back into it and modernize it. However, before you start installing carpeting throughout your house, there are some things you should carefully consider. Check out the things you’ll want to think about prior to residential carpet installation below. How… Read more »
If you’ve ever bought a new car, inevitably it had that “new car” smell. Same goes for buying new carpets for your home. Once they’re installed, there’s a “new carpet smell” that can linger for days. Now some people love this smell and it brings them great joy. It’s a way to signify they’ve bought… Read more »
