jim evans writes:

Thank for the tip. And, I assume if I replace he tack strip there's
no point in filling the holes left by the nails?

If you're putting carpeting back down, there is seldom a good reason
to not reuse existing well-secured tack strips.

I just had carpeting redone in my basement, and the carpeting folks
were thrilled that full tack strips well secured to the concrete were
there for reuse because they take a stretch so well.

Best Regards,
--
Todd H.
http://www.toddh.net/