Blimp Town Properties

Want to install some carpet in your home?

Awesome!

But what type of carpet is the best to install? What are some of the main qualities to consider?

We thought we’d stop by with some advice to help. :)

Here are four terms that are important to understand when selecting carpet…

Density — This refers to the closeness of the threading in a carpet. More dense carpets are typically higher quality and last longer.

Fiber — This is the material that the carpet is made of. Common fibers include nylon, polyester, polypropylene, acrylics, wool, and sisal.

Pad — This refers to the layer underneath the carpet that serves as insulation and improves comfortability when walking on the carpet. It’s usually a thin pad of foam, fiber, or rubber.

Pile — This refers to the surface of the carpet and how the tufts of fiber are looped, cut, or uncut. This is primarily stylistic.

And here are four factors to consider…

Cleaning — How easy will the carpet be to clean? Go with a stain or soil-resistant carpet to make clean-up easier.

Room — Which rooms is the carpet going in? The most common rooms are bedrooms, living rooms, family rooms, playrooms, and dining rooms.

Pets — How pet-friendly is the carpet you’re choosing? If there are pets in the home, then this consideration matters a lot.

Underlayment — The underlayment of the carpet is what makes the carpet comfortable to walk on and increases its longevity. Check with the manufacturer to determine the best option!

That should set you off on the right foot!

And if you or someone you know wants to sell your home fast for cash, give us a call at 330-574-4640 we can make you a fair cash offer, buy as-is, and close in as little as 2 weeks!

Worried about the quality of water in your home?

If so, then for peace of mind consider getting a test kit to test the tap water.

At Blimp Town Properties, we’ve been working in real estate in Akron for quite some time and water quality is always something important to consider.

Here are some of the test kits we recommend…

Safe Home Drinking Water Test Kit at Amazon ($400) — For those who want really detailed results about their water and aren’t worried about spending a good chunk of money (checks for over 200 contaminants).

Health Metric Heavy Metals Test Kit at Amazon ($24) — Great and affordable test for checking the levels of lead in your water.

Health Metric Well Water Test Kit for Drinking Water at Amazon ($32) — We recommend using this for well water to see what the quality looks like. Results are seen in just five minutes.

Watersafe Well Water Test Kit at Amazon ($25) — Good general test for those on a budget. Tests for 10 contaminants and will get results quite quickly.

Simple Water Tap Score Professional Home Water Test at Amazon ($249) — This kit is quite expensive as well but it’s cool because it ALSO gives water treatment advice based on the results of the test.

Order one and test your water!

Hope that helps!

And if you or anyone you know wants to sell their house as-is for a fair cash price, give us a call at (330) 574-4640. We can make you a fair cash offer and close in as little as two weeks!