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  • Issues with Refinishing the Stairs in my Home

    Question: I’m refinishing the stairs in my turn-of-the-century home, and when I pulled off the carpet I found this black stuff underneath. I don’t think it’s paint. What could it be? (Julie, Wisconsin) Answer:  This could be...

    • Posted August 17, 2014
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  • Remove Flooring like a Pro

    Are you reflooring your kitchen, bathroom or den and removing old vinyl sheet goods so you can begin? Here’s how the pros remove big sections of flooring — both fully adhered and perimeter-bonded vinyl goods — without...

    • Posted May 24, 2014
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  • Spruce up Your Carpets

    If you’re cleaning your carpets yourself, follow these steps for more professional results: 1. Pretreat spots and traffic areas using a cleaning solution in a spray bottle. 2. Go easy on the soap and chemicals. Use only...

    • Posted May 13, 2014
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  • Burning Candles at Both Ends

    Holidays put extra wear and tear on your home, and many people can mean lots of little accidents. Around this time of year folks use lots of candles. Candle glow is warm, festive and romantic, but candle...

    • Posted May 11, 2014
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    Clean Paint Splatters

    Question We painted our bedroom and we spilled paint on our carpeted floor. We didn’t notice the splatters until we started cleaning up. The paint has dried. It is latex. How do we remove it? Ellen Answer...

    • Posted April 15, 2014
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  • Carpet Stretching 101

    For the most part stretching a carpet is very easy – if you are a carpet layer. When hiring a carpet contractor keep in mind that the cost of removing and replacing furniture can be several times...

    • Posted March 25, 2014
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  • Carpet 1,2,3 Part 3

    If you’ve just installed new wall-to-wall carpet, and you’re wondering how to keep it looking its best, continue reading. Over time, frequent cleaning and proper care maintains beauty, and saves wear and tear. Vacuum carpets thoroughly at...

    • Posted March 24, 2014
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    Cedar Flooring vs. Carpet

    Question What are the pros and cons of using cedar in a closet as opposed to carpet or vinyl? Terry Answer A great question with a simple answer: The vapors given off by cedar have a refreshing...

    • Posted March 9, 2014
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  • Dealing With a Leak in your Roofing

    Count on rainy season to bring you another round of problems to deal with — from annoying little leaks in your roof that may require professional roof repair services to nasty flash floods that soak your carpet. Get...

    • Posted March 5, 2014
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  • Fixing Floors Following Flooding

    For years many parts of the country were plagued by drought. And many of those same areas are threatened with rain storms and flooding. Here are a couple of tips for those wet emergencies: If a roof leak...

    • Posted February 19, 2014
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