Q: My parents have a 9-foot-by-12-foot area rug, which is in excellent condition, in their bedroom. Under the rug is green foam-rubber padding that has become as hard as a rock over the years and has ...

If you aren’t the first owner of your home, you are likely to encounter out-of-date and worn carpeting. But sometimes, if you’re lucky, there are beautiful hardwood floors under the old carpet that ...