Q:My ex landlord is charging me pro-rated costs to replace the entire carpet. While I don't think the carpet needs to be replaced, they said they couldn't get all the carpet installed before the new tenant moved in that they will replace the carpet upon the exit of the new tenant, whenever that may be. Can the legally do that? They've sent me receipts for the carpet cleaning have deducted the pro-rated amount to replace all the carpet. FYI I moved out the end of June, they sent me estimates the end of July now in January they've just sent me the invoices, I asked, for the work they completed, the new tenant moved in-in August.

They can't charge you for cleaning the carpet and also for replacing the carpet. If the landlord fails to replace the carpet I would sue him for the full amount that he deducted for the replacement. If he didn't replace it he can't charge for replacing it. It should not take more than a day to replace all the carpet in a normal sized apartment. Him telling you that he didn't have the time to replace all the carpet is total bull crap. In California the landlord is required to provide you your security deposit returned or a statement within 21 days after you surrender possession itemizing the reasons he is not returning any part of your deposit and the itemized cost. Also in California the landlord is required by law to give a tenant the opportunity to have a move-out inspection prior to vacating the premises. If he failed to ask you if you wanted an inspection you could be entitled to your entire security deposit to be returned to you.

Q:I found a nice rug I want to put in my daughter's room, it says that its a 40 X 27. I don't know how big that is like a 4 X6 or 5X8 or a 8X10 so if you know please let me know.

thats big enough for a small bathroom!

Q:Our living room carpets really stained, and no matter what we use to clean it...It doesnt work. Even if professionals do it it looks like nothing helped. Any suggestions on gettin it clean?

What kind of stains are they? I have a toddler, so I have all kinds of little juice drips and such on my carpet. I find that OxyClean works pretty good to get most of them out. One sure eay to get them all out is to just replace the carpet.

Q:How is the carpet cut, cut and cut the difference?

Cut flowers in general by the shearing machine from the top color wool roll of fabric to complete. As part of color and suede shearing at the top of the convex cut out, and some in color and suede shearing recess is not top has not been cut, and the formation of pattern texture prominent.

Q:We have been working out on the carpet in our basement for 6-7 months in the same spot. Now the carpet is rock hard from us working out on it. Is the carpet / padding ruined? Is there something we can do so the carpet doesn't' t get ruined?

You more than likely have crushed the fibers on the carpet. Depending on the type of carpet you may or may not get them to fluff or come back up. The padding also depends on the quality.A decent pad will come back but I m willing to bet it won t and you ve crush that permanently. Only thing to prevent this in the future id to stop working out on the carpet and onto a hard surface. Puttin a hard mat over the carpet will still crush the fibers. There are tricks to try to get the fibers back. Any questions you can e mail me through my avatar. GL

Q:My cat wee'd on my 100% wool rug, ive tried cleaning it with the usual stuff like soapy hot water, but the smell still remains. Is there something I can use to get rid of it without ruining my rug?

hey! firstly, u must not use hot or warm water to clean rugs, it will fade the colors. put a small empty Tub under the efective area of the rug and pour cold water on that top of the spot. all the water will desolve in the rug and then gets into the tub under that spoted rug. I am in the rug business and im giving u a cleaning secret :) . Note: dont put ur rug in the direct sun to dry. TC

Q:I want to pull up the carpet in my house. The carpet now is the cheapest they make...I believe. I bought the house 1 1/2 years ago and have been waiting until now to do it. What do I need to know before I open this can of worms

get a razor knife cut the carpet in 2ft widths and roll up and throw away

Q:I was just wondering instead of buying a brand new rug I may just get the one he has now repaired. However like I said in the other question the neck slips down and as he is clipped it's not good...this is how it looks..

maybe you can get the same rug, but a new one so it doesnt slip.

Q:i have black n white curtains in my room,a dark brown bed and a pair of long-back chairs ( don't know what to call those)with a black leatherite covering.Now if somebody could please help me with the rug. What colour and type should i have?

red with black white looks very good. Have seen that done with spectacular results! Put a red a black throw pillow on the bed a white fuzzy bedspread chair to tie it in. A black white pattern would be ok, too. Have fun!

Q:i'm installng carpet myself and this sort of carpet usually requires the installation of carpet padding underneath. what would happen if i were to lay the carpet without the padding? i'm just trying to cut costs. the floor underneath is some sort of particle wood.

Carpet padding will keep you floors warmer in winter, cooler in summer, protects the back of the carpet from wearing out, makes it more comfortable to walk on bare foot, is a sound barrier, and insect barrier and because it you don't put a pad under the carpet you'll probally void the warranty. Other than that not much