Is There Hardwood Under That Carpet?
Let's go looking for hardwoods together!
For some reason, it was a "thing" to cover up gorgeous hardwoods with carpet. Sometimes when you see that dated old carpet though, you don't know what is underneath it, so here is a hack when you are house hunting in Winnipeg.
Search for a vent, pull it up, take a little peek and see if there is carpet there. Just this little bit will tell you what is under the carpet. What will still be unknown is what shape it is in overall. A water spill on a carpet can create black spots on the hardwoods, so it isn't a guarantee when you rip it all up, but you will have more info!
Of course, ensure that you have reached out to the listing agent before doing this, don't cause any damage to any properties, and always make sure it is exactly how you found it.
