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Carpetguru Says  - http://carpetguru.com/scam.html  Information on scams in the carpet business and how to be a savy carpet shopper.  Solutions to Problems with Wood Floors  - http://www.woodfloordoctor.com  Expert advice, examples, and techniques for installation, maintenance, and repair of wood floors.  Carpet.org  - http://www.carpet.org  Presented by an online merchant sales site, this offers information on types of fiber, types of carpet, installation, maintenance and cleaning.  Hoover Consumer Guide to Carpet Cleaning  - http://www.hoovercompany.com/ftp/cguide.pdf  Covering carpet care which also discusses features to look for in vacuum cleaners. [PDF Format]  The Carpet Buyers Handbook  - http://www.carpetbuyershandbook.com/  Includes spot removal, cleaning, buying wholesale, installation, warrantees, questions to ask, carpeting selection, and carpet allergies.  Can Carpet Make People Sick?  - http://www.epa.gov/iedweb00/pubs/hpguide.html#faq6  Discussion of this aspect of indoor pollution form the United States Environmental Protection Agency.  Toxic Carpeting  - http://www.holisticmed.com/carpet/  Documentation on alleged toxic carpeting, nontoxic carpets, Dupont and Monsanto products such as the Stainmaster carpet.  Hardwood Information Center  - http://www.hardwoodinfo.com/display_article.asp?mainid=9  Information and articles on hardwood flooring, including how-to and care tips, refinishing guidelines, quality checklists, and a wood species guide.c  Professional Carpet Systems  - http://www.procarpetsys.com/  Professional carpet cleaner locator and practical advice for maintaining carpet.  HardwoodInstaller.com  - http://www.hardwoodinstaller.com/  Floor types and manufacturers, what to expect when having work done, allergy and dust concerns. Installer locator, photo galleries, and reviews.  Floor Covering Inspector Directory  - http://www.Inspectors-experts.com/  Includes a comprehensive listing of independent flooring inspectors for hire.  Moisture and pH  - http://www.vaportest.com/  Information pertaining to how moisture and pH effect concrete floors and floor coverings.  JP Flooring Systems, Inc.  - http://www.jpflooring.com  This site has an informative section called floor school.  Rugman.com  - http://www.rugman.com/Library/LibraryIndex.aspx  Includes information on Persian and Oriental rug history, techniques of construction, a guide to rug buying, maintenance suggestions and a glossary of terms.  Carpet Corporation of America  - http://www.carpet-usa.com/faq.php  Includes FAQs about flooring and carpets.  Carpet Selection  - http://ianrpubs.unl.edu/homefurnish/heg231.htm  Discusses carpet cost, installation and measuring, along with labels and special considerations for carpet buyers.  Rug Selection and Use  - http://ianrpubs.unl.edu/homefurnish/g1317.htm  Covers rug types and styles, as well as cost and consumer considerations.  Carpet Selection: Construction and Texture  - http://ianrpubs.unl.edu/homefurnish/g1316.htm  Carpet construction methods of weaving, tufting, needlepunching, flocking and knitting are covered, as are options on carpet texture.  Rug and Carpet Fibers: Selection and Care  - http://ianrpubs.unl.edu/homefurnish/g1222.htm  Describes types of fibers and construction characteristics. Offers tips and advice for selecting and caring for carpets and ruges.