SAY GOODBYE TO OLD CARPET YOUR GUIDE TO A SMOOTH REPLACEMENT PROCESS On average, carpet flooring in your home will last 5–15 years. It could last longer or shorter depending on how often people stand on it, the materials used, and whether a professional installed it. But once you hit the five-year mark, inspect your carpet to see if replacement is in order. If your carpet is flat and compressed or has stains, rips, and other damage throughout, it’s probably time to rip out the old carpet for something new. Removing old carpet is a straightforward task you can complete within a few hours, and then you’ll be ready for the new carpet or flooring installation. To start, remove all furniture, appliances, doors, baseboards, and moldings from the room. You don’t want anything resting on the carpet or in your way. If you plan to throw out your old carpet, you’ll want to cut it into strips using a utility knife. From there, detach the carpet from the tack strip. For this process, it’s best to wear gloves and kneepads to avoid cutting or poking yourself. You can cut the carpet away from the tack strip with your utility knife or use pliers to pull it away from the tack strip and unhook it.
Once the carpet is no longer attached to the tack strip, it’s time to start pulling. While wearing gloves, grab the carpet, pull it, and roll it up. You may need to use pliers to get a better grip. Secure each strip with duct tape to preserve space in your garbage bag. Repeat this process until there is no carpet left in the room. You’ll want to remove the padding underneath the carpet, too. Pry out staples holding the padding using a floor scraper or pliers. If the carpet padding has adhesive, you will need a floor scraper and potentially some commercial adhesive remover to make progress. All that’s left is removing the tack strip, which you can do using a prybar. After removing everything, clean the floor using a broom, vacuum, and mop before you place new flooring or carpet. Just like that, you’ve removed your old carpet and are ready for the next project!
STRETCH AWAY THE SNIFFLES BOOST YOUR IMMUNITY WITH PHYSICAL THERAPY
Better Sleep Proper sleep is one of the medicines essential to a healthy immune system. Physical therapy is known to improve the quality of sleep for people, especially those who are struggling to sleep due to chronic pain. Your physical therapist will recommend an exercise routine to eliminate those aches so you can get the sleep you need. While asleep, your body works away to repair the immune system. With the holidays approaching, there’s no better time to prioritize your health. Incorporating physical therapy into your routine can be your best defense against seasonal illnesses. So, before the cold sets in, lace up your shoes and give your immune system the boost it deserves!
As the cold weather and flu season approaches, it might be time to grab your running shoes instead of reaching for your hot tea! Physical therapy isn’t just a remedy for injuries — it’s your secret weapon for boosting your immune system. By keeping your body healthy, you can ward off viruses or bugs to keep enjoying all the holidays this season brings. Think of your physical therapy routine as the health supplement that keeps those seasonal sniffles at bay. Get ready to stretch away those sneezes as we explore how PT can boost your immune system! Lower Stress Levels Stress can damage your body and weaken your immune system. When you engage in physical activity, your body releases endorphins, which send happy signals to your
brain and relax you. Regular exercise also increases serotonin and dopamine levels and decreases the stress hormone cortisol. By working with a physical therapist, you can create a regular exercise routine that is safe for you and will improve your overall health. Increased Immunity Physical activity helps to produce and circulate immune cells, which improves the body’s response to illnesses and diseases. During exercise, the immune cells move throughout the body and send white blood cells to areas where bacteria or viruses may be. The effects last up to three hours after your workout, giving your immune system extra time to fight off colds and the flu. Physical therapy can help you get the consistent exercise you need to boost your immunity.
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