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The following is a listing of the most common sheet vinyl problems, complaints, and defects. Most of the problems are usually traced to poor maintenance and care on the part of the homeowner. There are installer related problems and actual material defects. This guide will help you zero in on the probable cause.

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Purchasing area rugs or carpeting is a big business. Just check all the listings in the Yellow Pages. Same with carpet cleaning, there are many cleaning services listed. Carpets get a lot of wear in your home. It makes sense, you walk on the carpet, not on the walls and ceilings ... at least I hope not!

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Everyone spills something on their carpeting at some time. These carpet cleaning tips will help with your spills on your carpet or area rugs. Whatever the area rug stain, you can often remove it if you have a rescue kit handy.

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Area rugs add a personalized touch to the room. Below are area rug dealers that were selling high quality products at the time of this column.

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Tim Carter, from AsktheBuilder.com, discusses an easy to install crown molding for making fancy crown molding corners on your cabinets. Cutting crown molding is easy if you follow Tim's tips.

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Installing water faucets can be easy if you follow the right steps. AsktheBuilder.com host Tim Carter walks you through a water faucet installation so you get it right the first time. You'll have no trouble putting in a kitchen faucet or any faucet yourself with his tips.

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Granite countertops, slate floors, terrazzo, marble are add unique touches to your home. Contact these granite quarriers and stone associations to obtain more information on these alternative floorings.

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Cork flooring has been used for years in many public buildings. Cork floors provide a resilient floor with sound deadening characteristics. Install cork flooring is done with adhesive on a smooth surface. With it's unique characteristics and look, a cork floor provides a great alternative flooring choice.

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Cutting crown molding is simple with these tips from Tim Carter. Your crown molding will easily fit any inside or outside corner if you follow Tim's tips. Simple crown molding will be even easier and complex crown molding will be doable.

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