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Ray Wood

Floors
So up came my old carpet. Taking up old floor coverings will help
you lose any stale house smells. Carpet and paint soak up smells like
tobacco, strong cooking, animals and water damage. Replacing your
carpet is not a cheap exercise but considering the cost against the value
of your property, it’s probably the best presentation investment you can
make. Never underestimate the importance of smell when you go onto
the market.
Because my home is located in a warm humid climate, about 50% of my
floor area is tiled. Fortunately, the existing tiles were okay and in any
case, taking them up would have been a very expensive option. So I
chose paint and carpet tones that integrated with them. Then I found a
big chunky rug at IKEA that was large enough to cover a good portion of
the tiled area.
To replace the old carpet I chose 100% wool Sisal. It’s ridged and sturdy
and looks great anywhere. The ridging allows for safe use on stairways

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