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"Choosing carpeting should be easy and fun," says Carpet One salesman Jeff Gibson. And he offers some tips so it will be. Begin by deciding which room is most important and select carpet for it first. "Start with one area and just keep it going." Be prepared when you shop. "Bring in fabric swatches, paint colors, a blueprint, and pictures from magazines so we can be more helpful." Pinpoint your preferences. "There are so many choices, but you can eliminate some. If you don't like Berber, for example, you narrow down your choices." And the trend in carpeting?  "Friezes have heavily twisted fibers -- twisted like a rope -- and the tighter the twists, the stronger the carpet. Friezes now feature softer yarns and a softer feel."

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