Dear James: The carpeting in our living room needs to be replaced. I know how to evaluate and select the carpeting, but what is the best padding type and thickness? — Sheryl T. Dear Sheryl: Installing ...

If you aren’t the first owner of your home, you are likely to encounter out-of-date and worn carpeting.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 ...

Carpet padding, also known as carpet cushion, represents one of our nation’s most efficient closed-loop recycling efforts. The formal name for recycled carpet padding is bonded polyurethane foam, or ...

Nearly all types of carpet can be recycled, but the process may not be as simple as putting your old carpet out for curbside recycling. Because carpet is made from so many layers of materials, ...

Lexie is a former Staff Writer at Forbes Home and has over 6 years of professional experience as a writer and editor in the home improvement space. She's previously worked at sites such as HomeAdvisor ...

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 ...

Making decisions about installing flooring in the basement requires considering several factors, such as comfort, how the space will be used, and environmental conditions. If you have determined that ...