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Empire Today

800-588-2300
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I very much like the carpeting that I bought, and the salesman was very helpful.... - Jun 01, 2026

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Dary Carpets & Floors

1570 Buttitta Rd
Streamwood, IL 60107 630-289-5000
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Showroom employees are friendly and very helpful/knowledgeable about flooring,... - Oct 20, 2023

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De Sitter Flooring

1 N Kensington Ave
La Grange, IL 60525 708-352-3535
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No complaints they are very good at what they do. - Sep 27, 2023

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Lewis Floor & Home

1840 Skokie Blvd
Northbrook, IL 60062 847-835-2400
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Good selection, informed staff, prompt service and installation. - Jan 17, 2018

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Carpet Outlet

1288 E Dundee Rd
Palatine, IL 60074 847-358-3838
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Excellent place to do business with with for sure. - Oct 18, 2023

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Yonan Carpet One Floor & Home

730 Ogden Ave
Downers Grove, IL 60515 630-963-2000
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don’t go there - Apr 25, 2022

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Carpet Interiors

50 Orland Square Dr
Orland Park, IL 60462 708-364-6100
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Russell Martin Carpet & Rugs

633 N Washington St
Naperville, IL 60563 630-961-1312
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Installation was disappointing - May 02, 2026

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Apelian Carpets & Orientals

2900 Central St
Evanston, IL 60201 847-328-9500
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I never used them per se, but they seem professional enough - Mar 17, 2019

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Carpet Crafters

5160 W 127th St
Alsip, IL 60803 708-371-8900
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They did a great job installing my carpeting. - Dec 13, 2025

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Creative Carpet & Flooring

19845 S LaGrange Rd
Mokena, IL 60448 708-479-8600
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Superb customer service - May 04, 2020

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Home Carpet One

3071 N Lincoln Ave
Chicago, IL 60657 773-935-9314
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This was not the lowest bid I received but they executed the job well. - Jan 04, 2026

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Sherlock's Carpet & Tile

7110 W 157th St
Orland Park, IL 60462 708-429-0440
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They did a good job and were quick with delivery and customer service so far.... - Dec 28, 2025

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Best Buy Interior Finishes

1624 Rte 59
Naperville, IL 60564 630-820-1439
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Great service - Aug 14, 2024

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De Sitter Flooring

444 Roosevelt Rd
Glen Ellyn, IL 60137 630-653-5200
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We re-carpeted our basement and used De Sitter. They were recommended to us... - Aug 16, 2024

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G S Floor Designs

845 W University Dr
Arlington Hts, IL 60004 847-394-4000
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I build up people need to add their own coping it that way that day, think... - Aug 26, 2024

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Great Western Flooring

720 N Washington St #100
Naperville, IL 60563 630-357-3331
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The designer there Kim is fantastic. She takes her time with you and explaines... - Dec 13, 2017

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Home Depot

2920 Audrey Ave
Naperville, IL 60540 630-637-9200
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I had them deliver and install flooring, carpet and they did a good job. - Dec 25, 2025

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Home Depot

350 Kensington Rd
Mount Prospect, IL 60056 847-342-1800
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Home Depot

4447 Hwy 14
Crystal Lake, IL 60014 815-479-1030
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Have had carpet purchased from them in the past and installed and always happy - Sep 15, 2022

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How we gather (and how to interpret) our data

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Best Places to Buy Carpet

You’ll want to do your shopping at stores where you can get good advice, good selection, quality installation services, and honest business practices—at reasonable prices.

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Carpet & Rug Cleaners
How to Spot the Best Carpet Cleaning Services

Even if you turn into "that host" who makes everyone leave their shoes inside the front door, there's no way to avoid it: You'll eventually need to have your carpet and rugs cleaned.

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Furniture Stores
Tips for Planning Furniture Purchases

Start by plotting out various furnishing arrangements. Consider your budget, how you will use the furniture, and how long you expect to keep it.

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Window Treatment Stores
How to Shop for Window Treatments

When it comes to decking out your windows, you’ll find so many choices, optional features, and price ranges that it’s easy to get blindsided by the process. Here’s our advice on how to buy the right stuff.

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Which Window Treatment Is Right for Your Window?

Plantation shutters. Roman shades. Good ol’ curtains. There are so many ways to cover your windows that it’s tempting to just tape newspaper over the panes and be done with it. Here are the best options to block light, keep prying eyes at bay, or just dress up the joint.

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Getting Good Prices on Window Treatments

For many types and brands of window treatments, it pays to shop around. We report here costs quoted to Checkbook’s undercover shoppers when they sought prices for several types of window treatments at a sampling of local stores and online outlets.