Dreaming of walking barefoot on shag carpeting

[days_unfolding]

I wish. At Home Depot, I found carpeting that I'd gladly buy if I had the money yet. It was a honey-colored shag carpet with flecks of black. There were other colors that I liked as well. It was very soft. It has a ten-year warranty against more than 10 percent wear and is stain-guarded. The price is very reasonable; it's not quite half the price of similar carpeting that I saw at Costco. (I should also compare prices at a discount carpet place, and I should go before I have the money to spend yet.)

I'm agonizing over color. Lighter carpeting would look better, but I'm worried about maintenance. I'm not sure how to decide on the color. I wonder if I could get fabric or yarn in the colors that I'm considering, and match the carpeting to the one that I like best? I also think it would be easier to match the color of the paint to the carpet, rather than the other way around.

I bought a couple of books on house selling and a book on organizing that includes organizing for a move. I'm hoping that planning at least two years beforehand for selling the place and moving will pay off. I'm planning to fix everything that needs fixing over the next year, and have a home inspection in about a year from now.

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[sunshine-two.livejournal.com]

If you go with a thick pile tan carpet, and off white walls, it's likely a good bet. Neutral colours are supposedly the best. I'm not sure about 'shag'. Isn't that a style which was popular a long time ago? Just my two cents.

[days-unfolding.livejournal.com]

Berber carpeting is what's "in", but I hate it. (It's also very light-colored, which might also be a problem.) Shag carpeting isn't that popular (although they're selling a lot of styles, so someone must be buying it), and I love it. That's my dilemma. If I was replacing the carpet right before I sold the place, I'd buy berber carpeting, but I'm going to have to live with whatever I get for a while. That's my dilemma.

[boreal.livejournal.com]

I'd go with what YOU really really like because if you did make a mistake, you only have to live with it for two years! Take a risk. Its the best chance you'll have for it without paying a high price for a big mistake.

(Personally I would allow myself to be roasted over an open flame before getting shag, but that's just me. I've had to live with shag and ... if you have any allergies to dust or dander or anything: The shag holds onto it and you will never ever get it out. Its the filthiest carpet by far and the hardest on vacuums and hardest to get long term dirt out of. Just put some "cover carpet" on your entrances, to catch most of the dirt coming and that will help a tad. But if you love shag, get it. Because if you decide it was a mistake a year or two later as time goes on, you get to leave! Whoo hoo! And if you love it, you'll be more confident with a decision at the new place.)

I wanted to say I thought your toastmasters idea was brilliant. I did that for a few years and it really is a huge help in public speaking skills and thinking on your feet. My workplace started up its own chapter and we had meetings basically on work time. They supported it and even paid part of the annual fees (I think half.) Perhaps you could pitch this to your own company? It could be a win-win situation. But you do need a minimum number of members, but its not hard to start up your own chapter. We did it with NO knowledge of toastmaster protocol, etc. They have kits which take care of all you need to know. Or join a local club. I do like a smaller size, since they make an effort to get everyone up on their feet, if only briefly, every meeting, and that really is what makes the difference.

Did any of your books discuss the appearance of the front of the house? This is where you could make a HUGE difference cheaply in two years and really get some extra bucks. I think "this old house" magazine just did an issue about the top ten improvements you can make for the biggest return. But for instance, you could seed your lawn now, and have it lush next year, and especially good in two years. Way cheaper than sod. You can also buy some small bush sizes now, etc., and have them perhaps double in size before sell date, or even bigger, depending on what you got. Etc. Two years is a good amount of time for plant growth, and you won't have to buy larger plants to plug up any holes later at top price. Now would also be the time to do any hardscape repairwork, etc. 2 years is a great amount of leadtime.

Mind if I add you? Your journal looks fascinating! Good luck with all your new adventures! :)

[days-unfolding.livejournal.com]

Sure, welcome to my journal!

(In reverse order) I have a condo, not a house, so at least I don't have to worry about fixing up the outside. (The inside will make up for it; the place isn't in the greatest shape.) Thanks for the suggestion though.

My company has a Toastmaster's group. It's been on my list of things to check out for a while now, but I need to actually push myself to join.

I've almost convinced myself to get the berber carpet that I don't like because I'd have to live with it for only a couple of years.

[boreal.livejournal.com]

but if you like shag, go shag! I mean the new owners are gonna rip it out anyhow. And repaint. I don't get why they want you to pain, but likely because it brings in a higher selling price...

Due note taken on other subjects. :)

[PS: Yay on the company toastmasters! Hopefully you won't have to pay for it and it can be done on work time... thus saving you some additional headaches! ]