Installing a stair runner carpet is a great way to add a bit of personality and a cozy feel to your entryway, but did you know it’s also great for safety purposes? Stairs can be pretty slippery, but a runner will allow for better grip while you’re strutting down your steps. It mi...
First, I did a quick price comparison to replace carpet stairs with wood flooring to show you the cost savings.By far, this is the cheapest way to replace carpet on stairs. Stair Size Width: 36″ Tread: 10” minimum depth Risers: 7” high, no more than 7 3/4” The Stair Size Tre...
To avoid falling while going up or down stairs after an injury or foot surgery, it is important to learn the correct techniques for negotiating steps. A big part of this is leading with the correct foot. Which one you should choose depends on the direction you are moving and the foot tha...
Carpet, textured vinyl, non glossy ceramic are great. Do not use granite or thick finishing wood for the materials. Anti-slip finishing like a step nosing (it is an overhanging lip of the run) or a floor sticker do well if you already set your stairs with a slippery material. While ...
3 | Put down a runner Originally I was going to put down hardwood floors on the stairs. Until I saw how much they cost. So instead I painted the existing stairs with Benjamin Moore Onyx, in a semi-gloss finish that stands up to the wear and tear of foot traffic. ...
(we're talking under 5). it was a nightmare. most rooms only have one bed, ours provided cots, but our toddler refused to sleep in them. we had problems with… screaming at all hours of the day. at the end of the day, climbing the ...
How to Get Dog Smell out of Carpet Diamond Life Carpet Deodorizerfor rugs, carpet, couches, your bed AND your pet beds! Just sprinkle on and vacuum it up and it helps erase the odor. It smells great, and it’s made by a small business so you can feel good supporting her with your...
If You’re Not Sure How Much to Tip, Be Generous No matter what tipping situation you find yourself in, you can’t go wrong withbeing generous. In fact, if you’re in a good financial position, be weird in a culture of normal and broke. In other words, be outrageously generous. Re...
Enclose the staircase completely to avoid creating an echo chamber. Put a heavy door at the base of the stairs AND at the top. Use acoustical insulation around the staircase walls and under the stairs. Lay carpet or a carpet runner on the stairs to deaden footfalls and traveling sound. ...
6.) If there are bubbles in the carpet, tack them down. Minimize the number of throw rugs (it’s easy for a person with limited mobility to trip over the lip of a rug). 7.) Rearrange furniture to allow for wider passages, especially if your aging loved one uses a walker, cane or...