Love kitchen decorating ideas? Then I've got you covered. These pretty ideas are inspiring no matter if you have a huge space to cook in, or a tiny apartment – every one of these beautiful spaces has big style, something you can take away and use in your own space. While some of the kitchen […]
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Love kitchen decorating ideas? Then I've got you covered. These pretty ideas are inspiring no matter if you have a huge space to cook in, or a tiny apartment – every one of these beautiful spaces has big style, something you can take away and use in your own space. While some of the kitchen […]
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There comes a time when things around the house look a little, well, you know … blah. You can make things look fresh again any number of ways. A fresh coat of paint can do wonders. It's a low-budget way to go if you want a big impact. But what about that flooring? Is it time to expand the budget and buy new flooring? Not necessarily.
Getting your carpet cleaned can give your flooring a much needed lift. But have you considered getting your carpet stretched? It could be one of the most inexpensive upgrades you can make, especially if you had your carpet installed with a lifetime stretch warranty. If you're not sure that came with your last carpet installation, now may be a good time to check.
What is carpet restretching and why does it matter? If you have any lumps, bumps or any loose areas in your carpeting, a professional flooring expert can come in to get the furniture out of the way and completely restretch the carpeting to get any offensive bulges out of the way. And, if you have that warranty, it's completely free.
Those lumps and bumps in the carpet can emerge for various reasons. Maybe the carpet was improperly installed in the first place. Or you moved furniture across it and things got a bit out of whack. In other cases, it could just be a result of normal wear and tear - people simply walking across the floor on a regular basis.
Here is just a glimpse at the steps involved in restretching carpet, according to HomeAdvisor.com and other resources:
– Specialized tools properly restretch and fix your carpet. Professional carpet installers will have these tools, but the DIY-er also can rent them. They include a knee kicker, which tightens the carpet along the edges, and a carpet cutter, which allows you to trim the carpet so that it's even with the wall or baseboard after you stretch it out.
– Removing old tack strips and replacing with new ones. Another step in the process entails replacing those tack strips with new ones, making sure that you're adjusting the position of carpet of the carpet so that it's snug - stretching it evenly toward the corners and walls of the room.
– Final touches. Using the knee kicker, carpet installers will make sure that the backing of the carpet bites into the tack strips and staples - ensuring that the pad and carpet are secure.
Having your carpet restretched can be an inexpensive way to give your home a fresh look. And, if you're in the market for new carpeting, make sure you check out the warranty. Restretching as part of a lifetime warranty should be part of the deal.
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There comes a time when things around the house look a little, well, you know … blah. You can make things look fresh again any number of ways. A fresh coat of paint can do wonders. It's a low-budget way to go if you want a big impact. But what about that flooring? Is it time to expand the budget and buy new flooring? Not necessarily.
Getting your carpet cleaned can give your flooring a much needed lift. But have you considered getting your carpet stretched? It could be one of the most inexpensive upgrades you can make, especially if you had your carpet installed with a lifetime stretch warranty. If you're not sure that came with your last carpet installation, now may be a good time to check.
What is carpet restretching and why does it matter? If you have any lumps, bumps or any loose areas in your carpeting, a professional flooring expert can come in to get the furniture out of the way and completely restretch the carpeting to get any offensive bulges out of the way. And, if you have that warranty, it's completely free.
Those lumps and bumps in the carpet can emerge for various reasons. Maybe the carpet was improperly installed in the first place. Or you moved furniture across it and things got a bit out of whack. In other cases, it could just be a result of normal wear and tear - people simply walking across the floor on a regular basis.
Here is just a glimpse at the steps involved in restretching carpet, according to HomeAdvisor.com and other resources:
– Specialized tools properly restretch and fix your carpet. Professional carpet installers will have these tools, but the DIY-er also can rent them. They include a knee kicker, which tightens the carpet along the edges, and a carpet cutter, which allows you to trim the carpet so that it's even with the wall or baseboard after you stretch it out.
– Removing old tack strips and replacing with new ones. Another step in the process entails replacing those tack strips with new ones, making sure that you're adjusting the position of carpet of the carpet so that it's snug - stretching it evenly toward the corners and walls of the room.
– Final touches. Using the knee kicker, carpet installers will make sure that the backing of the carpet bites into the tack strips and staples - ensuring that the pad and carpet are secure.
Having your carpet restretched can be an inexpensive way to give your home a fresh look. And, if you're in the market for new carpeting, make sure you check out the warranty. Restretching as part of a lifetime warranty should be part of the deal.
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Read on for a few tips on how to keep those accidents to a minimum, protect your flooring, and keep your frustrations in check.
Take the dog to the vet. If your dog is housetrained but unexpectedly starts having accidents, there could be a medical issue. Contact a veterinarian to make sure an illness is not behind the problem, according to the American Humane Society. Accidents also could be a sign that your male dog needs neutering.
There also could be a behavioral cause. Did anything change in your household routine? Separation anxiety and excitement could trigger a dog to start having accidents. Make sure you discuss any possible changes with the vet.
Clean thoroughly. Here’s another bit of advice from the Humane Society. Make sure you thoroughly clean the area where the dog relieved herself. She is naturally inclined to return to the area of the previous deed. By cleaning it deeply and removing all of the odor, it is unlikely that she will decide to go back to the same spot.
You may need to use professional products or have carpeting and rugs professionally cleaned to ensure that the scent doesn’t remain.
Keep in mind that your dog is a dog. It’s part of normal dog behavior to relieve themselves just about anywhere they don’t sleep. Be patient in training the dog about where he should relieve himself.
Adopt proper training techniques. Use positive reinforcement to train your dog on where to eliminate. Rubbing his nose in his feces is ineffective, according to the Continental Kennel Club. Worse yet, it can cause distrust in your relationship with your dog. Other mistakes include yelling or spanking your dog. Instead, try clapping loudly whenever you catch your dog in the act.
Purchase pet-friendly carpet padding. As noted before, accidents happen. If you have hard flooring, cleaning up messes may be easier. However, if you have carpeting, take a look at padding designed specifically for pet owners.
When installing carpet, look for padding that has a moisture barrier designed to prevent pet urine stains from becoming soaked into the carpet, padding and floorboards underneath. These pads have protective coatings that prevent urine and other liquids from soaking into the layers — which can lead to issues like the growth of bacteria, mold, mildew and fungus. Another bonus? Many of these pads contain an antimicrobial enzyme that’s designed to kill any potential odor-causing agents.
But, as noted earlier, it’s always important to make sure that the urine is thoroughly cleaned to discourage your pet from returning to the same place.
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Gray area rugs are all the rage now. I’ve collected some of the most popular gray area rugs that are under $200 all in one place. Most of these are based on 8 x 10 sizes and sorted from highest to lowest. These are mainly transitional and contemporary in style.
Please note that virtually all of these rugs come in smaller sizes (and of course smaller sizes are less expensive) and virtually all come in different colors. Sometimes, the accent color is different, and sometimes the full carpet is a different color.
These links go to Amazon where you can buy the product directly and have shipped to your own home. Just click on the links.
Also, I would strongly recommend getting an area rug pad, regardless of what type of area rug you choose. The area rug padding will prevent scratching with your hardwood floors (or bleeding if you have carpet underneath. It will also prevent/reduce sliding and, it will help your area rug last longer. Oh, and of course, it provides some extra cushion. I strongly recommend
According to the online reviews, it “looks as good in person as it does in the picture.” It’s soft and plush – soft enough to walk on or even lay on. Goes great with gray or black sofas and can energize your room with the motion in the design. The rug feels great to walk or lay on.
Material = Polyester.
Soft and plush. Works well with dark hardwood floors. The colors in the picture are true to life. Has a jute backing and is stain and fade resistant.
Material = Polypropylene. Made in Turkey.
This abstract design is perfect for a contemporary look. Soft on your feel. Works well with gray walls and dark hardwood floors. Complements gray walls as well as black, white and gray furniture. Has a jute backing and is stain and fade resistant.
Material = Polypropylene. Made in Turkey.
There are two variations on this – the one above that is gray with turquoise accents and second one that is more blue and turquoise with gray. Super soft. It really adds some pop to your room. Stain resistant.
Material = Polypropylene. Made in Turkey.
I love this infinity rug which plays off of the quatrefoil them. Comes in beige, too. Great quality for the price. It’s made in the USA! Olefin. Stain and fade resistant.
Gray, white and black. Reminds me Paul Mondrian piece of artwork. Soft and plush to walk on.
Gray and white. The geometric design brings the room together and looks great with complementary pillows.
If you love the chevron pattern, this is the perfect option for your living room or family room. Dark gray and white. Also comes in black, dark blue, light blue, green, gold, and rust. Available in a runner size, too, which is great for kitchens or hallways.
This floral design comes in gray/black, blues, purples, turquoise/gray, e in gray/white/black, blues, purple/black, red/black, chocolate and yellow/black. Soft on feet.
This geometric design includes circles and rectangles for a contemporary pattern. It’s available in gray/white/black, blues, purples, black/red/white, browns/beiges, black/orange/burgundy/yellow/lime. Very soft on bare feet.
The waves give this transitional carpet action and movement. It’s modern and abstract. It’s available in grays, blues, and tans. Durable and low pile height making it easy to vacuum. Olefin/p
The geometric design integrates interlocking circles and rectangles with grays and blacks. Modern and contemporary. It’s also available in gray with turquoise accents. P
The gray trellis rug features a variation on the quatrefoil theme. It’s available in gray, dark gray, black, brown, navy blue, petrol blue and red. Low pile height for easy vacuuming. Made of Olefin/p
Please note that the 8 x 10 size is over the $200 limit in this article, but the 7 x 9 size is below the $200 threshold. Due to variety of colors and popularity of this style, I felt it was important to include this.
This geometric gray are rug comes in a variety of color including turquoise. Matching throw pillows are available. Soft on feet.
And, don’t forget your area rug pad!. The area rug pad will prevent scratching with your hardwood floors (or bleeding if you have carpet underneath. It will also prevent/reduce sliding and, it will help your area rug last longer. Oh, and of course, it provides some extra cushion. I strongly recommend
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