So. Update. While I was otherwise occupied — dealing with a friend situation that turned out poorly, a property management company that was trying to make me pull each hair out individually, and the general weight of a week that had decided to be A LOT — the SO had the carpet replaced. Practical man. Good instincts. He looked at the Spiteapple, which is large and unwieldy and takes up more real estate than it probably should, and decided it would enjoy some time outside while