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 ...

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 ...

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Q: Our wall-to-wall carpeting has developed wrinkles over the last five years. The carpeting is still in good condition, with no staining and no signs of wear. I would like to reinstall the carpet. Do ...

According to the Carpet America Recovery Effort (CARE), more than 350 million pounds of carpet are buried in California landfills every year, where it stays for centuries without breaking down. In ...

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 ...