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Yeager Flooring Wins 2011 Angie's List Super Service Award for 5th Straight YearThis award reflects Yeager Flooring’s consistently high level of customer service.

Yeager Flooring has been awarded the prestigious 2011 Angie’s List Super Service Award, an honor bestowed annually on approximately 5 percent of all the businesses rated on the nation’s leading provider of consumer reviews on local service and health providers.

“I’m so proud of the excellent work our entire crew has been doing,” said Jim Yeager, president of Yeager Flooring. “This makes it five years in a row and really shows how doing your best–day-in and day-out–is the path to achieving great things.”

“Only a fraction of the businesses rated on Angie’s List can claim the sterling service record of being a Super Service Award winner because we set a high bar,” said Angie’s List Founder Angie Hicks. “The fact that Yeager & Co can claim Super Service Award status speaks volumes about its dedication to consumers.”

Angie’s List Super Service Award winners have met strict eligibility requirements including earning a minimum number of reports, an exemplary rating from their clients and abiding by Angie’s List operational guidelines.

About Yeager Flooring

Yeager & Co. is a family-owned business founded in Philadelphia over 65 years ago. They provide Tampa Bay with the best in quality floor products at the lowest price. Their “shop-at-home” service provides the greater Tampa Bay area with free home-delivered product samples and a free in-home estimate. Their team of highly trained craftsmen ensure a proper execution on every job—customer satisfaction guaranteed. Visit their website at yeagerflooring.com or call 888-591-9262. They have two showrooms — on Success Drive in Odessa and Commercial Way in Spring Hill, FL.

Arnquist CarpetsPlus Color Tile in Alexandria, MN

Arnquist CarpetsPlus Color Tile® of Alexandria, MN was named the 2011 Employer of the Year by the Lakes Area Professional Women’s organization (LAPW) on October 7 for businesses with fewer than 25 employees.

The annual awards are given to recognize employers who make opportunities available to women employees. The award program is part of National Business Women’s Week (NBWW), October 17-21, 2011. The selections are made based on how well the company:

• promotes the advancement of women
• promotes educational opportunities
• utilizes creative company initiatives that empower women
• provides upward mobility and training
• recruits, retains and develops women leaders
• supports parental leave and child care
• demonstrates philanthropic support of the community

Way to go Tom and congratulations to you and your team on this award. If you appreciate what Arnquist CarpetsPlus Color Tile is doing, make a point to visit his showroom at 410 30th Avenue East in Alexandria, MN. Or give them a call at (320) 763-8050.

Photo courtesy of Stuart Miles

Shoppers buy just about everything from cars to clothes on the internet. You may ask, how does one buy shoes or clothes without first trying them on? Some things don’t seem logical to buy without seeing, touching or trying it on first.

Often, people will visit a brick and mortar store, find what looks good and fits right, then try to find the same item online at a discount. Some do the same with carpet. They visit a store to find what they like, then shop the internet for a better deal. The problem is, the installation will probably be your big headache if you buy from an internet retailer.

Three reasons why this is true:

1. The amount of carpet needed must be determined properly. Measuring carpet yourself isn’t as easy as you might think. You can’t just mesure length and width and you’re done. Seaming is required the majority of the time. Where the seams fall and their visibility can present problems.

2. The carpet must be shipped to someone who not only can receive it, but also can inspect it for manufacturing defects. If there is a problem, there’s no retailer to stand behind what is sold. You are, in essence, the contractor who must handle the many aspects of the job, from measuring to determining the correct cushion to inspection and installation. How will you get the carpet off the truck? Rolls of carpet can weigh over 500 pounds. Do you own a forklift?

3. Do you have access to a mill rep if there is a problem with the carpet? Retailers do. Many times the measuring and installing is done by their own employees. They know which direction to lay the carpet, how to seam it and can stand behind their work. What happens when the installer takes your money and runs when there’s a problem?

If you do purchase carpet from the internet, you are responsible for anything and everything. For peace of mind, why not purchase from the experts at your local CarpetsPlus Color Tile? They stand behind their work and do everything possible to make you happy.

What is it that you want most from a flooring retailer? Is it service? Product knowledge? Price? Selection? Expert installation? Relationship? Something else? Why would you buy from one retailer and not another?

If you’ve purchased flooring in the past, how did you decide where to buy? What turns you off about a flooring retailer when you’re shopping?

Let’s discuss.

If you live near Big Rapids or Rockford, MI, you need to stop by Gilbert’s CarpetsPlus Color Tile’s first-ever Great Tent Event, September 22-24. They’re open late with special sale hours — 9:00 am – 7:00 pm on Thursday and Gilbert's CarpetsPlus Color Tile Tent Event 2011Friday, and on Saturday from 9:00 am – 5:00 pm. Visit them under the “Big Top for Big Savings” at both locations — 10704 Northland Drive NE in Rockford and 14150 Northland Drive in Big Rapids.

Look for their commercial on TV and listen for it on the radio. Click here to see the TV spot. If you need flooring of any type, this is the best time to get it and the best people to get it from – closeouts, factory overstocks, remnant and roll stock clearance and much more!

They’ll give away prizes daily and a grand prize everyone will love — a Stay & Play Golf Getaway for two to The Resorts of Tullymore and St. Ives in Stanwood. Tullymore received the Golf World Magazine Readers’ Choice Award as Michigan’s best golf resort  in 2010. No purchase necessary. See store for details. Follow them on Facebook to stay informed!

Fall Kickoff Sale at CarpetsPlus Color TileYou heard it here first! CarpetsPlus Color Tile is offering a $200 Instant Rebate on its soft UltraTouch® Fashion and EcoChoice® carpet brands made with Anso® nylon. These carpet brands will be featured in their upcoming Fall Kickoff Sale beginning September 1st.

Score big with savings of $200 immediately – no waiting for money back or a gift card in the mail. Now that’s what I call perfect timing! If you love gameday celebrations, you’ll be ready with these phenomenal savings on new carpet made with Anso nylon.

Be sure to get into the game and get into your local CarpetsPlus Color Tile store. But hurry – this deal ends October 17. Minimum purchase required.

Color Tile & Carpet of Salem

Photo from last year's Tent Sale at Color Tile & Carpet in Salem, OR

It’s back and better than ever! Everyone’s invited to visit Color Tile and Carpet of Salem during their Annual Tent Sale August 4 – 9. This money-saving event will feature all-new flooring PLUS blow-out deals on select  products! Start spreading the word as this event is only for a limited time. For those of you in the Salem, OR area, be sure to come early for the best selection. Visit their website at colortilesalem.com or their showroom at 1110 Lancaster Drive NE in Salem.

Save $200 instantly on STAINMASTER carpet at CarpetsPlus Color Tile stores.It’s official. Two more weeks of saving. Visit your local CarpetsPlus Color Tile® store now through June 30, 2011, for a $200 instant rebate on select styles of STAINMASTER® carpet.  Print the coupon by clicking the coupon you see here and bring it to your local store to save hundreds today on top of their already low prices!

The $200 instant rebate is good on the following STAINMASTER displays:

• Define Your Style®
• Design Essentials
• Design Gallery
• STAINMASTER® Extra Values Collection

You’ll receive this rebate off your total purchase of 50 sq. yds. of any style or combination of styles from these displays. You can ask questions here on the blog or visit your local store for more details.

Let the Savings Begin Continue!

by David Ellis

Chad Garner, owner of Crystal Carpets in Wilmington, NC

Chad Garner, owner of Crystal Carpets in Wilmington, NC

Chad Garner, owner of Crystal CarpetsPlus Color Tile® in Wilmington, NC, took a few minutes with us to explain the difference between “value” and “cheap” when it comes to flooring. At CarpetsPlus Color Tile member stores, many value collections are available in carpet and hard surface flooring including the popular line of Design Values carpet, hardwood and laminate.

David Ellis:  Chad, what’s the difference between “value” and “cheap” flooring?

Chad Garner:  Many people buy cheap flooring, when what they really want is the best value flooring for the money. We see it often that people will buy cheap flooring and really end up paying more in the long run.  Most people would rather get a great value on their flooring, rather than the cheapest deal.

DE:  How do you and your salespeople help your customers see that you know the difference between “value” and “cheap”?

CG:  The problem is that most flooring salespeople only hear a customer saying they don’t want to spend very much on their flooring.  What most customers are really trying to portray is that they want someone they can trust to find them the best flooring value available.   That is why we feel it is so very important to really listen to our customers.  Listening and putting yourself in the customers’ position is what makes the difference.  A customer may very well be better off with the cheapest carpet for their rental unit they need flooring for.  Crystal Carpets tries to have all the options available.  It is our job to add value to our customers flooring purchase.  Many times it will cost the same to install a cheap floor as it is to install a nicer quality floor.  You can sometimes upgrade a product and get twice the life from the upgrade.  At Crystal Carpets we love to find outstanding flooring values and solutions to create a delighted life long customer.

If you live near Wilmington, give Chad and his team a call at 910-452-4143, or visit their showroom at 5746 Oleander Drive in Wilmington. Also, check out their website for more information – crystalcarpet.net.

It’s not just beautiful, it’s designed to keep up with real life. Anyone with kids knows that spills happen. Because STAINMASTER carpet has superb spill repellency, liquids can be dabbed up in seconds. Go ahead – run, jump, play and entertain – your STAINMASTER carpet can stand up to the heavy traffic and activity of your family. So don’t delay – visit your local CarpetsPlus Color Tile store today and see the wide selection of STAINMASTER carpet. With their knowledgeable salespeople, professional service, installation specialists, low prices AND the $200 Instant Rebate from May 16 – June 13, there’s no reason to shop anywhere else for STAINMASTER carpet.

$200 Instant Rebate on select Stainmaster carpet

Clicking on the graphic will take you to the website where you can print the instant rebate coupon.

Visit your local CarpetsPlus Color Tile® store anytime from May 16 – June 13, 2011, for a $200 instant rebate on select styles of STAINMASTER® carpet.  This offer won’t last long so print the coupon and bring it to your local store to save hundreds today on top of their already low prices!

The $200 instant rebate is good on the following STAINMASTER displays:

• Define Your Style®
• Design Essentials
• Design Gallery
• STAINMASTER® Extra Values Collection

You’ll receive this rebate off your total purchase of 50 sq. yds. of any style or combination of styles from these displays. You can ask questions here on the blog or visit your local store for more details.

Let the Savings Begin!

Photo courtesy of anissat

If you have a child with asthma and you have carpet in your home, your child is not being adversely affected according to this study: “Results of a Home-Based Environmental Intervention among Urban Children with Asthma,” published by The New England Journal of Medicine.

A study of inner city children with asthma confirms that clean, dry carpet is a healthy flooring choice for everyone, including children and adults with asthma and allergies. The study followed nearly 1,000 children from seven major U.S. cities over the course of a year.

The study showed that removing carpet from the bedrooms of asthmatic children made no difference to improve their symptoms. However, elimination of tobacco smoke and improved cleaning in general did make a difference like cleaning with a HEPA filter-equipped vacuum cleaner. No difference was found in the levels of allergens measured in carpeted homes compared to homes with hard surface floors.

At the outset of the study, researchers sought to remove carpet from the children’s bedrooms, but factors such as rental agreements kept them from it. Family members were still instructed to remove the carpet from their children’s bedrooms wherever possible.

Contrary to researchers’ expectations, children with carpet in their bedrooms improved as much and did just as well as children who had hard surface floors.

The study was sponsored in part by the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences and the National Center for Research Resources of the National Institutes of Health.

Source: www.floordaily.net and the Carpet and Rug Institute

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