Is Carpet the Right Choice?

Living Room According to This Old House, "two-thirds of all carpeting purchased in the United States is made of nylon, thanks to its colorfastness, resilience, and easy maintenance. Olefin (also called polypropylene) is another durable, colorfast, and reasonably priced synthetic. Often used for level-loop and Berber carpet, olefin resists static, moisture, and mildew [...]