Carefree Carpets & Floors Blog

We all have at least one hallway or area in the home that ends up collecting dirt and other debris from an excessive amount of foot traffic, no matter what we do! Whether you have lots of company, full-time kids, active fur-babies, or all of the above, an abundance of feet tromping through your home can take a toll on your stunning hardwood floors. What’s the solution? Keep reading for some helpful ways to maintain your hallways, despite how busy things can get.

Which should you choose? Whether you are looking at wood, vinyl, tile or carpet, there are many beautiful new flooring options that can suit your needs and style. We recommend examining which rooms in the home that you want to redesign for best results!

The beginning of a new season is a great time to reassess what we have going on and decide whether it’s working for us. If it’s not, we consider how we’d like to change it, and make a plan to do so. Our homes are no exception! Are your floors tired and worn out? Or maybe just outdated? What’s new for 2025 in the world of flooring? Read on to find out.

Ready or not, the holidays are right around the corner! Hopefully you have made your list, checked it twice and at least started any gift shopping you may need to accomplish. Regardless of what holidays you celebrate, there are plenty of ways to prepare your home, so that it feels cozy, festive, and ready for company during this season. Today, we’ll look at how you can enhance your theme and protect your hard surface floors at the same time!

It’s that time of year again! Time to make a list, check it twice, and deck those halls. Regardless of what holidays you celebrate, as you prepare, don’t forget to show your floors some extra love, so they will be company-ready when the time and the crowd arrives.

Exactly how you prepare will depend on what type of flooring you have. Whatever type you have, remember this one fact: Your clean, pristine floors are the foundation to a beautifully decorated home that dazzles your guests! You can create a wonderful impression by putting a polish on what you’ve got going on, and even revisit the possibility of a flooring upgrade in the New Year. In the meantime, it’s time to prepare for the holidays:

Area rugs are an economical way to upgrade your decor regardless of what type of floors you have. Their flexibility makes them excellent choices for use over existing hardwood, tile, laminate, or vinyl floors, as well as layered over carpet! Keep reading for a guide to picking your perfect area rug.