English January 10, 2026

New Carpet Smell & Off-Gassing: How to Minimize It

New carpet smell comes from VOCs in backing adhesive and stain treatments. Open windows, run fans for 72 hours, and...

English January 8, 2026

Condo Carpet Installation in Ottawa: Underlay & Soundproofing Requirements

Ottawa condo boards require IIC-rated underlay for sound transmission. Book elevator time, follow building rules, and meet acoustical standards before...

English January 6, 2026

Carpet Installation Cost for a Basement in Ottawa

Basement carpet installation in Ottawa costs $5–$10 per square foot including moisture barrier. A 600 sq ft basement runs $3,000–$6,000...

English January 4, 2026

Best Carpet for Rental Properties in Ottawa

Landlord-focused picks for durability, cost, and fast turnover. What holds up to tenant abuse and maximizes ROI.

English January 3, 2026

Should You Steam Clean Before Carpet Stretching or Repair?

Steam cleaning before carpet stretching shrinks fibers and causes worse ripples. Here's the correct order for cleaning, stretching, and repairs.

English January 1, 2026

Installing Carpet Over Tile: What You Need to Know

Carpet over tile requires transition strips, height adjustments, and the right underlay. Grout lines telegraph through. Here's how to do...

English December 29, 2025

Signs You Need Carpet Stretching (Not Replacement)

Ripples, wrinkles, and loose edges mean you need carpet stretching, not replacement. Learn the symptoms that stretching fixes in Ottawa...

English December 29, 2025

Carpet Patch Repair Cost in Ottawa (Burns, Holes, Pet Damage)

Carpet patch repair in Ottawa costs $100–$350 depending on size. Learn when patching works for burns, holes, and pet damage.

English December 27, 2025

Carpet Installation Cost for Stairs in Ottawa

Carpeting stairs in Ottawa costs $10–$25 per step installed, or $130–$325 for a standard 13-step staircase. Here's what drives the...

English December 25, 2025

Best Carpet for Basements With Occasional Moisture

Product and underlay combinations for Ottawa basements prone to dampness. When carpet works—and when to avoid it entirely.

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New Carpet Smell & Off-Gassing: How to Minimize It

Condo Carpet Installation in Ottawa: Underlay & Soundproofing Requirements

Carpet Installation Cost for a Basement in Ottawa

Best Carpet for Rental Properties in Ottawa

Should You Steam Clean Before Carpet Stretching or Repair?

Installing Carpet Over Tile: What You Need to Know

Signs You Need Carpet Stretching (Not Replacement)

Carpet Patch Repair Cost in Ottawa (Burns, Holes, Pet Damage)

Carpet Installation Cost for Stairs in Ottawa

Best Carpet for Basements With Occasional Moisture

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