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If you have a pet at home, you’re in good company. More than 85 million households in America include at least one pet, and for good reason.

Who doesn’t love soft carpet? The feeling of sinking your bare toes into the lush pile is so luxurious. But when shopping for soft carpet, your tootsies will only tell you part of the story. What about staining? What about durability?

Picking new carpet for your home can be a demanding process, but you’re not in it alone! Ashley Phipps is an interior designer turned DIY and craft blogger who went through the process of picking new carpet for her home and documented the entire project, from the initial selection all the way through installation. We’re sharing her step by step guide to help you with your own carpet journey.

You have finally made the decision—you are ready to transform your home with new flooring. You may have even selected the type and style of flooring you need. But another important decision looms: Where is the best place to buy?

Estimating for new carpet may seem confusing. Most rooms aren’t perfect rectangles, so it’s hard to measure. Then when you go shopping, some prices are in square feet, some are in square yards. And what about padding and installation? How do you know if you’re comparing apples to apples?

Rugs are one of my favorite ways to up the cozy factor and give a room a finished look. I love how they have the ability to “ground” your furniture and define a space, but it’s not always obvious how to pick the right one and know exactly how to place your furniture on it! Questions surrounding that topic come up a lot when I’m talking with clients, and today I want to share some of my best tips for how to position your furniture on a rug so that it enhances the overall look and feel of your space.

Hi Friends!  Have you ever thought about adding a rug to your dining room and are unsure about where to begin? I had been considering one for a while too, years to be exact, and I couldn’t be happier with our decision to finally go for it.  Area rugs add a level of warmth, style and can instantly elevate the design of any space. Now we’re wondering why our dining room was without one for so long.

Coffee. Red Wine. Ketchup and mustard. Just the mention of these most common stain offenders is enough to send a chill down the spine of homeowners everywhere. And from holidays to birthdays, Super Bowls to March Madness, there is an endless source of get-togethers in your home, with every meal a chance for these offenders to make their way to your plush, soft carpet underfoot. The same carpet that all of your guests rave about!

When carpet suddenly starts to fray, fuzz, pull apart or look shaggy, you might not realize that your choice in vacuum cleaners could be the culprit! The qualities that many leading vacuum brands are known for are sometimes precisely what makes them unsuitable for some types of carpet. High-end vacuum cleaners with superior suction power and robotic vacuum cleaners can cause serious issues with certain kinds of carpet. Because these vacuum types are typically not adjustable to accommodate different carpet heights, they are not recommended.

Wood flooring is an essential floor covering for many homeowners, but you have two specific types from which to choose. Both solid and engineered flooring is highly sought after, but the differences between the two could make one better for you than the other, so let’s find out what those differences are right now.

If you’re looking for the highest level of moisture protection with gorgeous, grainy, true-to-life wood looks, consider waterproof vinyl flooring. This flooring is a more advanced version of luxury vinyl and engineered to be thicker and more durable. It’s also available with advanced technology cores that won’t peel or ripple ever.