Long story short, it's always worth it to get the more powerful tool to help with your projects. Better that then having to hand-remove each section of carpet glue off your entire basement floor!
Hammer in the new tack strip, keeping a space between the strip and the wall equal to the thickness of the carpet. Because your closet is probably a small area, you can use a tool called a knee ...
For wool, sisal, or cotton carpets, a steam iron works best. On the lowest heat setting, hold the iron about 10-15cm above ...