How to Choose Cut Pile vs. Loop Pile Carpet

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Quick question … do you know the difference between cut pile and loop pile carpet? If you answered NO, you are NOT alone! I couldn’t have told you the difference before I built my own home. I think we can all identify the carpet style we like (by pointing at it) … but I want YOU to be able […]

Jun

05

Building a Home

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How to Choose the Best Floor Tile Type: A Comparison

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Are you clueless when it comes to understanding the differences between ceramic, porcelain, and stone tile flooring?! No worries … many people answer YES to this question! So I’m sharing how to choose the best floor tile type. In order to know what type of tile is the best choice for your home (and budget), you […]

Feb

20

Design + Decorate

Solid Hardwood vs. Engineered Wood Flooring

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Do you know what engineered wood flooring is?! If you answered that it is fake wood flooring, you aren’t alone! In full disclosure, I thought it was just manufactured (fake) wood myself until I did some research when building my house! Here’s the reality: BOTH solid and engineered wood floors are REAL wood! They are just constructed […]

Oct

24

Design + Decorate

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I designed my own custom home from the ground up, inside and out. A home that is cozy, comfy, laid out perfectly for the way my family lives, and makes us happy every single day. Oh, and did I mention I did this all without going over budget?! 

Yep, it’s true. I’ve been there, done that, and actually lived through it … and you will too. Pinkie promise!

a.k.a. Caroline on Design

I’m Carrie Barker.

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