Whether it’s in your home or at your business, the first thing most people notice when they walk in for the first time is the flooring. But if you have carpeting, it’s incredibly important to keep it looking fresh and clean. If you’ve got carpet that is starting to look a little worse for wear, here are some ideas on how to make it look new again: Do regular maintenance — It’s important to keep your carpet looking fresh with regular maintenance like vacuuming. Don’t just do a... Read More

You’ve probably heard a lot about “helicopter parents” who hover around their child wanting to protect them and “lawnmower parents” who want to remove all of the obstacles placed in their kids’ path. But the reality is that these parenting types may be doing their kids a disservice. Bad things happen and stress is a part of life. Instead of removing stressors and protecting them as if stress doesn’t exist, we should instead be focused on helping our children and teens learn how to manage... Read More

Summer is here and the weather has warmed up nicely all across the country. Now that the wind and rain (and snow) of the colder months are gone, it’s time to do some of that maintenance work that you’ve been putting off. If you have a commercial property—be it a retail space, an office, warehouse, or a property such as an apartment complex—then you know how important it is to keep up the appearances of your building. Here are some of the top office areas you should consider working on now that you have... Read More

It’s always a stressful time when you are a mom, but the summer months can really ramp that stress up to new levels. Kids stuck inside complaining about being bored can be aggravating enough. But when they are home, you have less time for yourself and the things you need to do around the house. That’s why it is so important to take care of yourself so that you don’t snap. Here are tips on how to handle self-care this summer for the moms out there: Get a schedule going — First off, one of... Read More

As surely as the sun rises in the east and sets in the west, if you buy a house with carpeting, you are going to get spills on it. (If you have children, that probability goes up exponentially.) So, if you know it’s going to happen, what should you do? Well, our first instinct is probably being flustered and running quickly to the linen closet to grab a towel to clean up the mess. However, your method may actually cause more damage to the carpet than you think. Here’s how to really effectively spot clean your... Read More

Being a mom is tough and this current pandemic is making it even tougher. What makes it worse at times is that we all want to be a “good mom” but none of us feel like we are doing a good enough job at it. That’s why it’s so important to celebrate the small parenting wins when you can. When you do this, you are reaffirming yourself as a good parent and realizing that there are good things going on in your life, even if it’s just a little victory. Here's a sampling of victories you should celebrate as... Read More

Champion Pets: Getting Dog Pee Out of Your Carpets Dog may be man’s best friend, but they oftentimes aren’t the best friend of your home. Even the most attentive pet owners sometimes have to deal with accidents from their favorite pooches. One thing, however, you do not want to do is ignore these puddles of pee because they will cause stains that will ruin your carpets and the padding underneath. With that in mind, Here are a few ways to get dog pee out of your carpets: Soak it up — The first... Read More

Who would have thought a year ago that the world would be turned so upside down thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic? And the ramifications of that outbreak are spreading to almost every area of our lives. The latest to be hit are summer camps. While many of us have fond memories of spending time at camp with friends, this year those camps will be shut down. Instead, many parents are turning to “virtual camps” as a means of giving their kids some social interaction during the summer. Here are some of the best options for your... Read More

As with any job, there is never just one way to do something. When it comes to flooring, there are almost as many techniques for cleaning the floor as there are flooring materials. With that being said, here are some of the top ways to get your floors clean: The Basics — Whether you’ve got tile, carpet, or hardwood floors, one of the first things you will want to do is get up the first level of dirt and dust that has accumulated. For carpeting, this is going to be a basic vacuuming of the floor. For hard surfaces... Read More

Summer is here, and for moms like us, that can be a crazy time. For some, it’s trying to plan activities to keep the kids from getting bored. But for a lot of us, it’s about getting our kids up off the couch and away from the TV, video games, and cell phones. With so much on our plate, it can be hard to get our creative minds in gear. That’s where we step in to help you out. For those of us who want our couch potatoes active, here are a few ideas for how to get your kids moving this summer: ... Read More