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 ...

Is new carpet in your future? Don’t forget to walk through installation details before you buy. It’s important to assess carpet quality and match type to intended use, but you’ll avoid hassles if you ...

Carpet installation calls for the same kind of close attention we give seals and gaskets: It's always better to not cut enough than to cut too much. Ask us how we know. The first order of business is ...

Dear James: Several floors are pretty worn from the kids. I'm thinking of installing foam-backed carpeting. Can I can do it ...

Dear James: Our wall-to-wall carpeting is looking its age, and it should be replaced. I would like to save the installation costs. Can installing it be a DIY project? Actually, the most difficult part ...

For an easy room refresh, simply add a new area rug. Unlike the complicated task of a full-room rug installation, all it takes to create a new feel for a room is to unroll an area rug of any size, set ...

I’ve been a bit of a Ruggable skeptic for a long time. The company sells chic, machine washable polyester rugs it claims will last for years, comprised of an interchangeable top rug cover and a ...