select a builder, including a list of good qualities to look for when researching a builder. This section of the site also provides links to the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) Web site, providing a homebuyer’s dictionary of useful terms and a builder locator tool, in addition to other information.

Selecting interior elements for the home allows you to incorporate your own personal style into the design process. By visiting the new Web site from STAINMASTER® carpet, you can learn about the interior selection process as well as how to prioritize design selections and upgrades to get the most for your money.

According to the members of the STAINMASTER® Designer Council, the three

best upgrades to consider when making interior design selections are flooring, cabinetry and electrical wiring. By choosing a high quality product and rolling these costs into your mortgage, you can save money and increase the value of your home when you sell. The Web site also offers a mortgage calculator tool that allows you to determine how these costs will affect your monthly payments.

The new Web site from STAINMASTER® carpet also includes a checklist of what to look for during the final walk-through of your finished home as well as maintenance tips for your flooring options.

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