A staircase with gray carpet and a wood and black railing - Arina P Habich/Shutterstock While there are a number of staircase makeovers you can do with any budget, installing carpeting is one of the ...

Showcase the beauty of wood stairs without sacrificing the comfort of carpet with this clever compromise: a carpet runner. This narrow rug runs down the center of the staircase, leaving some wood ...

If you think installing carpet is time-consuming and complicated, think again. Modular carpet, sometimes called carpet squares or peel-and-stick carpet square tiles, is one of the easiest floor ...

Dear James: I am planning to sell my house, and I want to install some wall-to-wall carpeting inexpensively. I got a good deal on some carpet, but installation is costly. How can I install it myself? ...

Carpet installation calls for the same kind of close attention we give seals and gaskets: It's always better to not cut enough than to cut too much. Ask us how we know. The first order of business is ...

Dear James: My children are getting older now, and it is probably time for some new wall-to-wall carpeting. If I can install it myself, I can afford to do all the rooms. Is this a job for a ...

Replacing an entire carpet is a job often best left to the pros, but carpet tiles can be installed by homeowners and DIYers of any skill level and can change the mood of any room in an instant. The ...