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 ...

If new carpet is in your future, it’s essential 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 ...

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 ...

Stairs are a high traffic foot area, which means the carpet will wear down faster than other spots. Replace your stair carpet by following these steps (no pun intended). Start by removing your old and ...

Dear Robin and Christian: In your column a few weeks ago, where you were talking about what to look for when shopping for carpets, you spoke of the virtues of French tuck versus waterfall installation ...

It's always best to avoid seams in your carpet, but if it's innevitable, there's a lot to consider. First, you want the seam to be as invisible as possible. This requires careful planning on where you ...