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Carpetguru Says
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Information on scams in the carpet business and how to be a savy carpet shopper. carpetguru.com/scam.html
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Solutions to Problems with Wood Floors
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Expert advice, examples, and techniques for installation, maintenance, and repair of wood floors. www.woodfloordoctor.com
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Carpet.org
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Presented by an online merchant sales site, this offers information on types of fiber, types of carpet, installation, maintenance and cleaning. www.carpet.org
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The Carpet Buyers Handbook
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Includes spot removal, cleaning, buying wholesale, installation, warrantees, questions to ask, carpeting selection, and carpet allergies. www.carpetbuyershandbook.com
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Can Carpet Make People Sick?
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Discussion of this aspect of indoor pollution form the United States Environmental Protection Agency. www.epa.gov/iedweb00/pubs/hpguide.html#faq6
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Toxic Carpeting
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Documentation on alleged toxic carpeting, nontoxic carpets, Dupont and Monsanto products such as the Stainmaster carpet. www.holisticmed.com/carpet
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Hardwood Information Center
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Information and articles on hardwood flooring, including how-to and care tips, refinishing guidelines, quality checklists, and a wood species guide.c www.hardwoodinfo.com/display_article.asp?mainid=9
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Professional Carpet Systems
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Professional carpet cleaner locator and practical advice for maintaining carpet. www.procarpetsys.com
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HardwoodInstaller.com
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Floor types and manufacturers, what to expect when having work done, allergy and dust concerns. Installer locator, photo galleries, and reviews. www.hardwoodinstaller.com
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Floor Covering Inspector Directory
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Includes a comprehensive listing of independent flooring inspectors for hire. www.Inspectors-experts.com
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Moisture and pH
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Information pertaining to how moisture and pH effect concrete floors and floor coverings. www.vaportest.com
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JP Flooring Systems, Inc.
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This site has an informative section called floor school. www.jpflooring.com
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Rugman.com
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Includes information on Persian and Oriental rug history, techniques of construction, a guide to rug buying, maintenance suggestions and a glossary of terms. www.rugman.com/Library/LibraryIndex.aspx
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Carpet Corporation of America
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Includes FAQs about flooring and carpets. www.carpet-usa.com/faq.php
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Carpet Selection
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Discusses carpet cost, installation and measuring, along with labels and special considerations for carpet buyers. ianrpubs.unl.edu/homefurnish/heg231.htm
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Rug Selection and Use
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Covers rug types and styles, as well as cost and consumer considerations. ianrpubs.unl.edu/homefurnish/g1317.htm
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Carpet Selection: Construction and Texture
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Carpet construction methods of weaving, tufting, needlepunching, flocking and knitting are covered, as are options on carpet texture. ianrpubs.unl.edu/homefurnish/g1316.htm
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Rug and Carpet Fibers: Selection and Care
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Describes types of fibers and construction characteristics. Offers tips and advice for selecting and caring for carpets and ruges. ianrpubs.unl.edu/homefurnish/g1222.htm
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