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The pros and cons of DIY flooring
Should you lay your own flooring? New Zealanders are known for being incredibly self-reliant and handy around the home. Many Kiwis will do their own home repairs and upgrades whenever possible instead of bringing in a professional. This can include everything from...
read moreHow to choose carpet for your bedroom
While your entire home should reflect your personality and decor preferences, this is never more true than in your bedroom. This quiet sanctuary is your place to feel completely at home, relaxed, and happy. From the design of your duvet to the pictures on the wall and...
read moreWhat are the benefits of woollen carpets?
When you decide to invest in new carpeting at home, you’ll need to decide whether to opt for wool or synthetic carpets. There are a variety of benefits for each type, and the one that is best suited to your home will depend on your preferences, home, lifestyle, and...
read moreBest Flooring for Kids
Make sure your floors can stand up to that pitter patter. Young couples or singles designing—or renovating—the home of their dreams may focus largely on aesthetics when it comes to flooring, paint, and other very visible features. And why not? The way your space looks...
read moreWhy And When To Choose Garage Carpet
Find out how this versatile floor covering fits in different spaces Thick, fluffy carpet is a luxurious way to cover the floors of a living room, bedroom, or other indoor space where warmth and cushioning are a priority—and where people do not often wear outdoor...
read moreHow to Live With Bare Floors
Soften up your bare floors with these tips The trend of covering everything with carpet is coming to an end. While carpeting is soft and warm underfoot, it’s harder to clean and less spill-resistant than hard flooring options—still great for bedrooms, but...
read moreGetting Those Red Wine Stains Out of Your Carpet
Spilling something dark-coloured on your carpet isn’t the end of the world. It’s a tale as old as time, or at least the time during which carpet has existed. Someone places a glass of red wine dangerously close to the edge of a table, someone else is a little free in...
read moreFind the flooring that suits your furry friends
There’s not much that wears on a floor more than the pitter-patter of paws! A pet can make a house a home, but they can also tear up carpets and mark hard floors. If you want animals in your life and in your home, it’s important to choose your flooring carefully! Even...
read moreWhich is the best carpet for allergy sufferers?
Carpet allergies are a common concern for many New Zealanders. Allergens in the home can include dust mites, pollen, mould, or pet dander - excess skin shed by cats, dogs, birds or any animal with fur or feathers - but may also be present in your choice of carpet....
read moreCarpet Materials: Wool or Synthetic?
Carpet Materials: Wool or Synthetic? If you’re looking at installing new carpet at your home or office, at some point you’ll be faced with the decision of wool carpet or synthetic carpet. Both options have their own benefits, but much of the choice will guided by your...
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