Recently I read this article on the Floor Covering News website that pretty much summed up what I’ve noticed over the last couple of years. While total carpet sales are down due to the recession, there has been an increase in percentage of overall sales of PET fiber carpeting. (PET stands for polyethylene terephthalate and [...]
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Tags: Eco-friendly carpet, green carpeting, Green Carpeting Options, Mohawk carpet, PET carpet, PET fiber carpeting, Triexta 
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Have you ever wondered what makes one type of discount laminate flooring different from another? Some laminates sell for as little as $.39 per square foot, while others are over $10 per square foot. And, they all claim to have long warranties ranging anywhere from 10-50 years. If you wonder how to choose the right [...]
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If you’re considering new flooring, why not go green? You can do good for the environment and stay on budget by considering these best value green flooring options: Go green with bamboo! Bamboo flooring is a great eco-friendly flooring option because it is made of a renewable resource. Since bamboo is actually a grass it [...]
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Today Lucy writes: Where is a good place to go for discount tile? I keep finding things I like but they are way more than I am willing to pay for tile. Please help! It’s always frustrating when you find something great for your home improvement project only to realize it won’t work for your [...]
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Today Chris writes: Dear Diva: I just saw your article on SnapStone snap together ceramic tiles and I was wondering if they make anything like that for outside spaces? I have a small patio I want to redo but I don’t want to hire someone to do it for me. SnapStone looked easy enough, even I could [...]
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Today Roberta writes: Dear Diva, Have you heard of the snap together ceramic tile flooring? One of my friends mentioned it and I haven’t heard or seen anything about it, but it sounds cool. Is this something I can put in my kitchen? Does it work and will it hold up? Roberta, I believe the snap [...]
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Today Beatrix writes: Dear Diva, I want to go for a high-end spa look in my bathroom and I think mosaic natural stone tiles is the way to go. But I don’t know where to start. Any suggestions? Thanks! What a great choice, Beatrix! A high-end spa look can definitely add a sense of relaxation at [...]
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Today Jennifer writes: I have two dogs that both have frequent accidents. Our current carpet is destroyed with stains. We need to replace it, but aren’t sure if we should even bother getting another carpet. I really don’t want any other kind of flooring. Is there any carpet that can withstand two dogs like mine? [...]
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