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Tearing out old carpet.(Home Care & Repair: TIPS, FIXES & GEAR FOR A TROUBLE-FREE HOME)

Publication: The Family Handyman
Publication Date: 01-MAY-08
Format: Online
Delivery: Immediate Online Access

Article Excerpt
Having new carpet installed? Removing the old stuff yourself is a smart move. To see why, go to p. 64. Here's how to do it quickly and efficiently.

Before the tear-out

Talk with your installer to find out exactly how much you'll save by doing the tear-out yourself. Your installer can...

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...also give you advice on handling any unusual situations in your home and what to do with the old carpet. Many trash haulers will accept short rolls of carpet along with the regular trash and some cities have carpet recycling programs.

Before you begin tearing up carpet, remove any doors that swing into the room, including bifold closet doors. Doors that swing into adjoining rooms can stay in...

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