The holidays are here and before you can kick back and enjoy yourself with family and friends, there are a few things to check off your to-do list. Are you hosting a big holiday celebration this year? Or maybe youre just having a few family members over for Christmas dinner? Either way, youll want to have your house holiday-ready so you can enjoy your visitors when the time comes. Here are some great tips to get your house ready for the holiday season. Spring Cleaning in the Winter Time Now is a great time to do a... Read More

How we deck the halls for the holiday season is a very personal decision. From how early we get started to how many trees we put up, our decorating decisions are guided by our culture, our style, and our family traditions. Many of us make the same choices year after year. Others take each season as a chance to change it up a bit. Either way, the process can be a bit intimidating. Luckily, there are some things you can do that will make your job easier in the long run. Here are our top five tips for things you should do before you... Read More

As a business owner or manager, you do your best to attend to the details that keep your office healthy and comfortable for both employees and customers. Windows cleanedcheck. Floors cleanedcheck. Bathrooms cleanedcheck. Upholstery cleanedoops! Yes, its likely that youve overlooked that one important detailoffice upholstery cleaning. In fact, when was the last time you had that done? If its been over a year, then you should put that at the top of the to-do list. You probably havent given it much thought, but your office furniture... Read More

Commercial carpets are designed to withstand heavy traffic, add cushion, and can help to decrease the noise level within your business or commercial property. So how do you know when it is time to replace your commercial facilitys carpet? Stains and Discolorations. A stain here and there is understandable, but when your carpet has frequent, large, or unsightly stains that are easy to notice, it is time to consider replacement. Worn Down and Tearing. When you notice tears and holes in your carpet, or it is coming... Read More

As parents, the list of things you teach your children is endless--from walking and talking, to reading and writing, to attitudes and behaviors, the list is endless. You are molding your child and helping them grow into happy, successful adults. With the increase of negative messages throughout the news and at our fingertips with social media, its even more important to teach children about compassion and gratitude. These values will help them grow to become kind and moral adults. Studies have shown that kids who practice grateful... Read More

Your tile works hard. It gets stepped on, covered with sticky stuff, and scratched with sand and dirt. And thats on a good day. Over time, the grout darkens, and the surface loses its luster. To make matters worse, even when you get down on your hands and knees with a toothbrush, cleaner, and lots of elbow grease, it just never looks clean. Fortunately, you can bring that tile back to looking good as new by having it cleaned by a professional. There are good reasons why the professional tile cleaners get results that you cant... Read More

If youre hosting this years Thanksgiving feast, you probably shouldnt be taking the time to read this article. Youve got lots of work to do! But since youre here, lets talk a little bit about what you need to do to prep your home for the big day. Youve probably got the menu handled so well focus on the house. The goal here is not perfection. The goal is to have your guests smell only the turkey when they walk in the door and to thwart that judgmental aunt from pointing out the dust bunnies in the corner. Declutter: Yes,... Read More

Halloween is the perfect time to dust off your book of spells, put on your witches hat, and create a spooktacularly good time for your kids and their buddies. After all, All Hallows Eve doesnt have to be all about collecting candy. Here are eight surefire ways to get into the holiday spirit. The beauty of each of these activities is that they can be customized according to age group so that they are fun and safe for all. Build a Happy Haunted House: What could be more fun than converting your garage into a creepy but... Read More

Winter is right around the corner and for many offices and businesses that means a lot of increased traffic. As customers come in for holiday shopping or to wrap-up year-end business, your carpets are going to take a lot of wear and tear that could make your floors look dingy and dirty. And if you live somewhere that gets a lot of snow, youll get those dreaded salt stains and footprints from people tracking in slush and ice. Its not uncommon to get your carpets cleaned more regularly in the winter months to help combat the seasonal... Read More

OK Moms, the summer is officially over: the kids are back in school, the temperatures are dropping, and the humidity is no longer stifling. But instead of collapsing now that the summer rush is over, its time to do things for you to get into the fall spirit at home. Here are tips that you can use to enjoy this changing season. Decorate Decorating for fall often conjures up images of pumpkins and cornucopia centerpieces for Thanksgiving. But in reality, there are simple things you can do to spruce up your living area for the... Read More