large area rug DIY for under $30

but here are tips

call around to several places and ask if they sell carpet squares and what kind of selection they have

go to more than one store before you buy

chances are you won't find enough of the same color to make a monochromatic carpet. but

buy a couple extra squares if you can so that you have more to work

i kind of lost my patients...big time! i didn't take into consideration that kyrie made a much smaller rug and the flipping over process probably went better

here's the adhesive i used. you find in the carpet department of your hardware store. i payed under $4 a box and used one and a half rolls

i used a regular pair of scissors to cut strips. the length varied depending on which seam i was binding

i happened to find my carpet on craigslist

i don't think it would hurt to ask if they'd take $1/piece

they were asking $

this was attem #1. i learned some lessons

but sometimes the best diys take some perseverance

i did a little research

after switching around

you've got yourself a sturdy seal. now