How to Remove That Old, Ratty Carpet All by Yourself

Old, ratty carpet tends to get noticed no matter what you do to hide it. You can layer on a new area rug, paint the walls a bright new shade, or install intriguing pendant lighting overhead, but carpet that’s seen better days will somehow always direct the spotlight toward its stains and tatters. Perhaps it’s because you know it needs to be changed that nothing works. After a while of trying to conceal it (and failing), this question will likely have crossed your mind: Is it possible to remove carpet on your own?

“While we usually recommend hiring a pro to remove your carpet, you can do it yourself if you have the time, tools, and talent to do it right,” Bailey Carson, Home Care Expert at Angi.

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