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If you aren’t the first owner of your home, you are likely to encounter out-of-date and worn carpeting. But sometimes, if you’re lucky, there are beautiful hardwood floors under the old carpet that ...

Dear Angie: How do you remove carpet padding that has adhered to a hardwood floor? — Rennie T., Staunton, Va. Answer: The good news is that you're not stuck. (Bad pun, I know.) Our consumer-services ...

You’ll want to make sure all furnishings are out of the way before you start pulling up the carpet. If your carpet was installed under a shoe molding, use a crowbar ...

What You Should Know Before You Start To remove a stain, simply blot the spot and dry working from the outside in, rinse thoroughly with clean water, then blot again. Never scrub the carpet, or you ...

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 ...

Q: I have a problem with trying to remove all of the carpet padding over hardwood floors in my living room. I have tried using Goof Off, but it made the padding stick to the floor even more. Do you ...