Marion's Blog

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5 mins

Carpet Padding ? What you need to know before you buy

Have you ever thought about what shocks do for a car? Most people would say it gives the passengers a smooth ride. That?s true, but shocks do more than that. Every time the vehicle goes over a bump it cushions the amount of impact on the tires....

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Things to do before installing carpet

Let?s face it. The thought of replacing carpet in your home is as painful as getting a root canal. The amount of work involved in moving all the heavy dressers and disconnecting all the electronics is a total nightmare. Is there any way around it?...

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6 mins

Today?s Top Four Carpet Brands

Fifty years ago there were over 100 carpet manufacturers in the U.S. Today, that number has shrunk to less than twenty, with the two largest, Mohawk and Shaw Industries, controlling about 70% of all carpet sold domestically. Almost all carpet sold...

The Whys & Wherefores
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2 mins

The Whys & Wherefores

The whys and wherefores of various types of hardwood flooring What differences are there between solid wood floor options? What is engineered wood versus solid wood? Should you choose a hardwood flooring installation over another option? ? Below...