We break down the most common carpet materials and styles, and how to determine their quality, so you can choose which is best for your home.

When it comes to flooring, opting for hardwood flooring is a popular way to go. Tons of homeowners and renters alike can’t wait to cover up or completely do away with the carpeting in their homes.

a. A type of floor-covering made from the skin of North African goats. b. A nubby, larger-loop carpet flecked with deeper colors. c. A rustic tool used by early African farmers to shear sheep. d.