Here's my solution to tent tether points on carpet.*

You are looking at a piece of flexible plastic carpet runner with pointy spikes on one side (pointy side goes against carpet). I used a paper punch to put a hole in one edge so I could attach a hook.
Here's a picture of the tent stake in action, with several gallons of water in a plastic jug holding it in place. A 30 pack of beer would probably work well also.

*If you anticipate high winds or heavy snow loads in your living room this stake may not work for you …….and you might consider moving to a different house.


